Sunday, 28 September 2014

Sunday 28th September - Honolulu Hawaii

A quiet overcast and occasionally rainy day. We don't have to check out of the apartment till midday which is good and we can go straight to the boat then, anyway.
I don't know what the likelihood of WiFi is on board though I suppose there are computers for hire, so I though t I would put up a short post now and expand it later if I can.
                                                 Differing views of Honolulu

As suspected if they can charge you for it, it's available - at a price and boy do they charge for WiFi. But at least it is available.
It was a fairly simple procedure getting to the ship which is docked in Pearl Harbour. Although we were an hour or so before boarding time we were sent straight through onto the ship in plenty of time for lunch. After that a few minutes wandering revealed the pool, the theatre, the library and the internet room with the bonus of someone there to help with any problems.
We are enjoying seeing how seriously the yanks take their security and have just enjoyed a display of precision formation flying from the air force. Quite spectacular. You would' t want to deviate from your flight plan if you were one of those pilots!
This is a small ship - only 600 or so passengers and very "country manor house" in style - lots of dark wood panelling and big armchairs. 
Tonight's excitement is lifeboat drill at 5 but we might not get any dinner as I appear to have forgotten to pack a dress. I have the shoes, handbag and jewellery to go with it but just no dress. How stupid can you be. Still looking for a shop will add some focus to on-shore time tomorrow.




Our home for the next few days.

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