February 28,2009
Carolyn and Pertti drove Bob and I to Fort Lauderdale to board the MSC Orchestra.This floating giant of a ship loomed over us at the port. Sixteen decks high with a capacity for 2500 guests and a crew of 1000.
A very easy embarkation with passports and tickets, then we found our stateroom on Lira, the 10th deck. (lira, in Italian,--money)
We quickly unpacked and went exploring with map in hand. First impressions were of all the mirrors and brass,easy access to lifts(elevators) and the colourful lounges and hallways.
We enjoyed a tasty buffet lunch and had "muster call" at 4:30.
At 5:30 we went to the main dining restaurant where we were seated at a 4 place seating. We dined alone with excellent food and service.
We set sail for Nassau at 6:30, just as the sun was setting.
The evening entertainment was in a huge theater called Covent Garden. An Evening in Paris was the theme of the music presented that evening. Song and dance.
Next!! Dancing lessons. Tonight was the Merengue. uno, due, tre, kackity! We were part of the spectators but the dance floor was full. What a fun group with a multilingual dance instructor.
On to the Casino to lose some of Ed's money. He gave us a little spending money hoping for a big return. HA!
Back to our room by 11:00 for an quiet,restful night.
( to be continued)
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