Sunday, October 28, 2012
Woke around 7:30. Patrick was already up for an hour. Breakfast at The Abbey with Patrick with service by Kiki. Mushroom frittata for Patrick, breakfast burrito for me, coffee for both. Kiki was very personable and fun and made our meal special. Packed, checked out of Le Montrose. A very comfortable stay. Taxi from West Hollywood to Port of Long Beach, about $100 before a $20 tip. Checked in for the cruise. Unpacked. Took a walking tour of the ship, which included a tour of the gym and spa, where I met Jonah and Ken. Buffet lunch. Read the Fun Times daily schedule. Met our cabin steward Wayan. Attended the ship safety briefing, where I met Chris, Chris, and Erin. Sail away party. Singles party. Patrick and I stopped at the library. It was empty. We stopped at a free alcohol tasting and tried some interesting liqueurs. Attended the first-timers introduction meeting. Show: Dame Edna Experience with Jonathan Hellyer. This was my favorite show of the cruise. Jonathan Hellyer not only can sing amazingly well, but he also imitates famous singers with surprising accuracy. Dinner with Kenneth and James.