Jim_Iain

Awoke to another beautiful day in Hawaiian Paradise. There is something special about Hawaii that is impossible to explain. Not sure what we are going to do for day 3 in Honolulu. Need to Google a bit as I've been instructed to figure out what we are doing today.... Sir --- Yes Sir!

For this cruise we moved from our Beautiful Royal Suite to a Celebrity Suite. I always try to take pictures before we unpack so the room look bright and uncluttered... OK... just ask Iain I never put things away. Here's Celebrity Suite 1615 --- Famous for the Hump slanted balcony that is about 50% larger than the others.

Mike -- perfect understanding. I really enjoy hearing from others on any topic. It get's pretty boring on my side when everyone is just reading along and no one talking. It's more fun when someone comes up to me and says --- Hi Jim and I look at them like a deer in headlights trying to figure out who they are... I'll admit I terrible with names until I say it a couple times. I also like my Live Posts to be safe comfortable place. So many users write me privately and say they never post because every time they do they get beat up or insulted.

I posted a couple short videos on my FB page. One was of Singh, the bartender in Michael's Club, making spicy drink for Andy. It was a lot of fun.

We next had to visit the Royal Hawaiian. So many fond memories. My best friend worked there as Head Waiter for decades. We use to go there almost every night after work along with Marie, out matriarch who we adopted. We also had friends who performed 'ukelele and Hula at the Mai Tai Bar every night. Unfortunately they are all now gone. They may be gone but will always be there in my memories.

Iain was worn out after our 10 mile marathon walk. It is about 2x his normal walk so is taking a nap. I've spent my time getting my electronics set up. It has been really easy as the TV's on non-revolutionized ships have easily accessible HDMI ports. Took less than 5 minutes. I still have to do the Bedroom TV once Iain gets up. Not sure how well he will nap as they keep coming on the PA with reminders to complete the Safety Muster CheckIn. Really not sure why as I overnight in HNL again tonight.

We are really looking forward to it. Not as a comparison to Celebrity but as a experience back in times to the Era of the Ocean Liners.

At 9:00 we took off for Waikiki. New crew were being processed and they were busy getting ready for general boarding.

We wad a light breakfast on Michael’s before being processed aboard in the Sky Lounge. The ship was really empty

Turn around days are always an early morning with announcements beginning at 6:45. Walk offs began at 7:00 followed by suites 7:15.

Will be interesting to see how it works out on QM2

I'll post a pix later but we are in 1615 and has a deck 2x that of our Royal Suite. It is the diagonal deck with the extra space. They have a lounger out there in addition to all the other ones.