We survived dry dock. We definitely had a good time, but they also had us work lots, or at least sit at the desk. Even though there wasn't really a whole lot to do, their reasoning is that we get paid more, and don't rely on tips, so we should be working. We did all get one day off. Unfortunately mine was early on in dry dock, so I didn't get to enjoy it as much as I could have.
In Hamburg we were docked right on the main river, and in order to get into town, we had to walk down this loooong tunnel under the river. That slowed us down for getting into town since it took about 15 minutes just to get across from the ship.
While we were there the city had a celebration for the harbour's birthday. So all along the river on the pier they had booths set up like at a fair back home. Except it was German style. They were set up for 3 days, and it was nice to go walking all along, and look at what they were selling, and of course to get a German sausage. I think I had too many of those, but they were very good.
Now we're back to guests, and dealing with all of the fun that comes with that. We're working our way over to Barcelona, which will be our home port for the next couple of years while we do our Mediterranean cruises. I was able to get off the ship for a little bit in Portugal and in Morocco. Definitely very different places and very beautiful as well. I would really like to go back sometime and have a better look around.
We're getting two new girls next cruise, which should be interesting since they're both new hires. So I will no longer be the new one at the desk. Apparently one of them gets to sort of shadow me for a bit too, which should be interesting, because I still don't feel like I really know a lot yet. But I guess we'll see how it goes...
Okay, I'm adding in some pictures later, and there are a lot of them, bear with me...
The tunnel we took under the river to get to the main part of Hamburg.
Birthday of the Harbour celebrations. They had all sorts of big ships and sailboats docked along the harbour, I'm sure dad and grampa would have really enjoyed seeing them.
Lisbon, Portugal
Pedestrian walkway in Portugal
Purple flowering tree in Lisbon
Bottom part of a fountain.
The view of Morocco going over in the tender.
Small park in the town.
Hotel on a cliff in Morocco, with the ship in the background