Sunday was hurry up and wait day. First it was time to find space in the luggage for all the goodies and books I got on Saturday at the workshop. After checking of the hotel, I joined the other participants in the misty rain to wait for our bus. Everyone was excited and eager to get started on our journey. After loading the buses, we headed off to Dock 91. Again we had waiting and lines. After carry-on luggage and personnel security check, it was check-in time. With room keys in hand, it was one last stop for a picture and off to find the stateroom.
Since it was after lunch time, I headed off to find some lunch in the formal dining room. It was nice to sit back, relax and have my lunch brought to me. Most people had headed upstairs to the Lido Deck for buffet style choices. After lunch, it was time for a little stroll aboard the Oosterdam to locate things. At 3:15, there is a required safety drill on the promenade deck. After, this short demo similar to that on the airplane, it was time for the anchor to be pulled and we headed out through Pudgent Sound. When I got back to the stateroom, the luggage was waiting to be unpacked. I took a couple laps around the ship and then it was time for dinner.
The first dinner is exciting in that we learned where your table is located in the dining room. For a large group of 100 teachers and their families, it also meant learning who your table mates were going to be for the week. Table 71 was a table for 6 located next to a window at the back of the boat. Quite a view of where we have been is available. Sometimes we even get to see some wildlife during dinner.
I spent a little time outside on the 3rd deck watching the scenery. Then, I headed into the stateroom to look over all the mail that had been delivered. I hope that they recycle all the paper I put in the trash can. On the outside decks and other outdoor areas, I have seen receptacles for trash, cans and recycle. It was time to lay in bed and watch the world go by and then sleep.
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