Bermuda, at last! It's been a while since we were here, and we haven't yet decided what to do. So we ended up going ashore for a while, then taking it easy on the ship.
But first....
The weather in Bermuda is often warmer than it is in New York. Today was an exception to the rule, as we needed our early spring clothes (long sleeved shirts, windbreaker and full length trousers) to go outside - something we found out right after breakfast. To make sure we made it to the main dining room for breakfast, we woke up around 7 am and made it to the dining room just before 8:30.
Once we were seated, another couple sat down next to us, and cruising became the topic of conversation. The couple had taken an MSC Mediterranean cruise, and it was very different in style and ambiance than MSC's American subsidiary. They noted that people were coming onboard and leaving the ship at almost every port (no Jones Act / Passenger Vessel Services Act problems in Europe), and it felt strange in comparison to North American based cruises. But the thing they noticed first and foremost was how many people smoked, and how much they smoked. I don't think I'd want to be on a ship where I'd have to air out my clothing every day to avoid getting sick.
After breakfast, we took it easy for a while, then walked off the ship. It took us a while, but we bought a 1-day Bermuda transit pass (bus and ferries) that we plan to use to reach the other side of Bermuda tomorrow. And then, we browsed the Clocktower Mall before going back to the ship. It was nice to be on land for a couple of hours, and it will be nicer to spend the whole day there tomorrow.
We rested when we returned to the ship, and then went to dinner at our new assigned table. As usual, the food was good and filling. But service wasn't that great - I had to ask our waiter a couple of times before my wine was brought to the table. RQS had to request a second portion of ice cream, as they did not deliver the sugar-free variety they had the night before.
A little over an hour later, we went to the ship's theater to watch a comedian, Joe Materese, perform. Strangely enough, he was able to tell Italian jokes without offending anyone. But then, being Italian, he was able to poke a little fun at his background without getting anyone upset. I had to leave the theater a little early, so that I could take a bio-break. Yet, I saw enough of this act to make me want to see his 18+ show later on in the week.
PS: Universal Standard's Mystery Box sale ended today. Instead of buying one of these boxes, I decided to buy a simple chambray dress with a 25% discount. RQS said it was well worth the money.
