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DIAMOND PRINCESS 2: Days 8 and 9
The Diamond Princess had to bypass Nha Trang because of super-high winds. We were thus at sea for two more days and hopefully will arrive in Cai Lan (Halong Bay) on Day 11. Day 12 will include a scenic cruise to Chan May (Danang Beach, or China Beach) through Halong Bay.
Our Day 8 began with a different kind of lunch for me. I actually skipped the usual ramen, and had beef stew over rice and a salad, with a Kirin Lager.
Walked by the ice cream counter and got a matcha cone,
Stayed for some entertainment,
Took my usual nap, then down for dinner in Pacfic Moon, The menu
Ordered Steamed Green Asparagus warm bacon jerez vinegar dressing, Skinniest asparagus I've ever seen. Also Mexican Albongas Soup. Duckhorn Chardonnay.
Twice-cooked port in szechuan saue,
After dinner menus,
Had a Cherries Jubilee with a Monte Chocso. What is that? See above After Dinner Beverages menu.
Next, the Princess Theater with Monique Montez.
Then, drinks in the Wheelhouse Bar.Finally, Crooners Bar.
Walked 5710 steps today.
Day 9 was similar to Day 8. My second day of lunch with no ramen. My feet were getting swollen, so I thought that the high sodium content of the ramen was the cause, Seems to be getting better, but I'll continue this sacrifice for a couple of days more to see if I've correctly identified the problem,
Nap, then walk around the inside of the ship, for the doors were locked to get out. Too windy. Pre-dinner cocktail of Johnny Walker Gold on rocks in the Wheelhouse Bar. The singing couple was annoyance, so we moved to extreme other end of the room.
Took a video of people dancing in the Grand Plaza.
Decided to have dinner at Sushi Kai. Hardly anyone was there, Our surmisal is that Premier Package passengers get almost everything on the menu for free, while regular passengers pay for everything they consume.
The menu.
Had the Kaisen Don with sashimi on the side. The maguro was mushy. Not my best meal. Ate it with hot sake and Sapporo Beer.
We were too early for the Princess Theater show, so had a drink in the Wheelhouse Bar.
Next to the Princess Theater for a splendid performance of Bravo. What is that? Watch these video clips.
Then karaoke,
Finished evening in the Crooners Bar, where fortuitous good fortune brought the bartender and Lexi, our server, to entertain,
But first, Sheraton Yokohama Bay highlights of our Sheraton Club eats/drinks and breakfasts. Breakfast stations. Then taxi off to the Diamond Princess. Fall colors. Approaching from the rear of the Diamond Princess. Departure of Diamond Princess from Yokohama, Departure snack of lamb, beef, penne pasta, Johnny Walker Gold and champagne. Leaving Yokohama. We then went to Kai Sushi for dinner, Sushi and sake dinner, Then, off to Fun Dance Class. That followed by karaoke. The night continued into some old time disco. Finally, after midnight, back to our stateroom. Walked 4127 steps today. -
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The Diamond Princess had to bypass Nha Trang because of super-high winds. We were thus at sea for two more days and hopefully will arrive in Cai Lan (Halong Bay) on Day 11. Day 12 will include a scenic cruise to Chan May (Danang Beach, or China Beach) through Halong Bay.
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