Following a full day of Rome, this sea day on the 4th day of the cruise was somewhat welcome. I needed a sea day to rejuvenate after a whirlwind day of touring the Eternal City. We awoke late as we are wont to do on sea days and grabbed a little eats while we sat comfortably inside watching the sea from the glass window of the buffet restaurant. I was surprised we were cruising so close to land. We were told during embarkation that during the entire cruise we will only be 2 hours away both ways to land so there really is no danger (according to them). But still this was the first time that I saw land close enough to shoot.
The reason we were on the buffet restaurant that early in the day was that we anticipated seeing a glimpse of Mt. Etna. It was advertised that this sea day we would be cruising close enough where we could see Mt. Etna on a clear day. And this is what we captured through the glass window.
On sea days, there is so much things to do on board. This is the deck that people take for walking or jogging. This is also where the board games (chess and checkers) are located. Aside from DIY activities, there are various activities that one can join in. There are game show/quiz/talent, etc. The library is open and you can even get wifi signal from there. The bball court is open as well as the pingpong table. There is spa and gym and bingo and casino.
We chose to sit on the lounge on deck 7 with a book and listen to the music that's drifting from the pool area where there was a bbq and live music going all afternoon. Then husband felt some hunger pangs. He asked if he could fix me a plate. I said I wasn't hungry (shocker!), but I could use a drink. So he left me on the chair reading a book and fetch him some eats and me some drinks. And we chose to nibble and sip the rest of the day away. After all, tomorrow is a big day ---- ATHENS.
Following a full day of Rome, this sea day on the 4th day of the cruise was somewhat welcome. I needed a sea day to rejuvenate after a whirlwind day of touring the Eternal City. We awoke late as we are wont to do on sea days and grabbed a little eats while we sat comfortably inside watching the sea from the glass window of the buffet restaurant. I was surprised we were cruising so close to land. We were told during embarkation that during the entire cruise we will only be 2 hours away both ways to land so there really is no danger (according to them). But still this was the first time that I saw land close enough to shoot.
The reason we were on the buffet restaurant that early in the day was that we anticipated seeing a glimpse of Mt. Etna. It was advertised that this sea day we would be cruising close enough where we could see Mt. Etna on a clear day. And this is what we captured through the glass window.
On sea days, there is so much things to do on board. This is the deck that people take for walking or jogging. This is also where the board games (chess and checkers) are located. Aside from DIY activities, there are various activities that one can join in. There are game show/quiz/talent, etc. The library is open and you can even get wifi signal from there. The bball court is open as well as the pingpong table. There is spa and gym and bingo and casino.
We chose to sit on the lounge on deck 7 with a book and listen to the music that's drifting from the pool area where there was a bbq and live music going all afternoon. Then husband felt some hunger pangs. He asked if he could fix me a plate. I said I wasn't hungry (shocker!), but I could use a drink. So he left me on the chair reading a book and fetch him some eats and me some drinks. And we chose to nibble and sip the rest of the day away. After all, tomorrow is a big day ---- ATHENS.
it's almost midnight here and the food you share here just made me hungry..hmmm..thanks for the visit Sis...hoping to see more of your travel pix...ingat!
ReplyDeletewhat a relaxing experience it is. ^0^
ReplyDeletethat's what you call a vacation!
ps: can't wait to see athens.
wow. what a trip. that big chess piece is a task in itself lol. can't wait to see athens through your lens. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful journey, I'm following it with great pleasure!
ReplyDeleteI would like to play giant chess as well!
ReplyDeletei can only imagine being on a cruise ship like this--feeling bakasyonista talaga!:p
ReplyDeletei love the over-sized chessboard. and that last shot makes me hungry. kaya bye na, will grab some dinner muna.
the sea always relaxes me! what a great scene! :)
ReplyDeletewow athens post tom! can't wait! :P
Thanks for the visits EUROANGEL.
ReplyDelete@ARABESQUE - it is relaxing, sometimes too relaxing :D
@ LAWSTUDE - I'm looking at the oversized chess pieces and I regret not playing a single game in 12 days :(
@ PIETRO - I'm reliving the whole experience again as I post these pix.
ReplyDelete@ LUKE - The whole cruise I only spied a game once, you know a real game.
@ LUNA - Oh yeah, I love vacations like this.
@ PRINCESS DYANIE - hehehe, may isa pang post before Athens, hintay ka na lang :D
haays....looks so lovely out there! If only I could go ;)
ReplyDeletewow beautiful view especially the mountain.
ReplyDeletethat big chess seems cool to play.
oh you're going to athens? kainggit naman :) cant wait for your photos.
i must admit it here, everytime i see mountains, i check if it's possible to climb/trek up. and the first photo tells me yes!
ReplyDeleteLike Dong, on a long day at sea like that, I'd probably be imagining a great trek along the rugged Italian coast. Or playing ping pong too.
ReplyDeletegreat way to relax, play human chess, drink beer with the view of the islands !
ReplyDeleteooh, that iced tea sure looks refreshing! :D
ReplyDeletei'm liking the fact that the cruise also offers game/talent/quiz shows. maybe i'll join in one if i ever go on a cruise. :)
THIS is why I love cruises, Maria...for the days at sea when you can relax. But I have never seen the deck chess games like that...only on shore. Amsterdam has one or two. I love them.
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