Day 2

We just killed time until it was time to head to the ship. Got to the pier about 12:30 and breezed through to our rooms. It was really painless. Then we took a quick tour of the ship – saw a lot of it before heading to the buffet for lunch. Now there was a crowd!! After lunch we did some more touring before the obligatory muster. Walking from Deck 14 to Deck 7 isn’t too bad BUT walking back up was the pits!! We were late leaving because a Norwegian cruise ship had us blocked in but we were on our way about 5:30. We left going past the new Queen Elizabeth – don’t know why they don’t call her the QE3. Certainly is a lot different than the good old QE2. We met up with the rest of our group at 6 in the dining room for dinner – the service was awful BUT the prime rib was good! After dinner I lost my usual $20 in the slot machines and then headed back to the cabin to call it a night! The ship was rocking and rolling – Schers put on her seasickness patch. This morning there was a beautiful sunrise out here in the middle of the pacific. More tomorrow.

Travels without Breck - Hawaiian Cruise

Left the house this morning at 9:15 - thanks Ron - and our plane took off about 11:35. The flight was fine - we actually got to LA about 40 minutes early!! Had to wait for a gate to open up. Then after a $70 cab ride we arrived at the hotel. We walked to Wallyworld to buy me a new pedometer since mine was in the pants I wore to walk Breck this morning. Then played on the computer for a while. Then asked where to go eat dinner. We went to the Yard House which is down by the harbor. It was very good. Nice to have a beer or two, too. Then we walked home from dinner - it was only about 6:15 but it was already dark. Sun sets early here. And there were a few blocks where it was almost scary. But we are safely back in our room and tomorrow we get on the ship and head west! Looking forward to 4 days at sea. Be good for Aunt Kathe and Aunt Helen Breckers - sorry you aren't here. Hope to take some pictures tomorrow.