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Medical emergency last night so they booked it to Malaga, arriving around 1-2 am. Before I forget, when we checked in in Barcelona, they took our passports - we get them back sometime before Bermuda.

Almost no line for Guy's so that was the spot...

Couldn't remember if this was the same or not...

On the ship...

Some prices were okay, some not good. I think sodas were 2.5 euros. and some things were running low or out. I think they would restock eventually but maybe not.

The gauntlet through the liquor store

Embarkation Day Ship from the hotel

Our room service dinner...

I don't live in bars these days or drink many fancy drinks, but thought I would include a gratuitous alcohol picture. Extra extra dry martini and Extra light rum and coke.

In search of booze and cokes and back

Next stop, Barcelona. I had prearranged for a driver to pick us up and was pleased when the company tracked my flight, knew we would be hours late, and still had a driver at the airport waiting for us. Glad I didn't have to fool with that after the delay and long flight. We stayed at the Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel - first time I tried it. I had gotten a good price on a room, so why not. It is a really nice hotel and we could see the cruise ship from our window the next day. Somehow my Euros weren't in my carry on so must be still at home. First order was find an ATM. Done. Then find a liquor store. I was going to walk to a real one, but decided a convenience store was good enough. Done. Fading fast, room service was in order for dinner. hmm. some photos didn't get backed up - may have to get those later. anyway... View from the hotel

I was somewhat fascinated by the water in a carton...

Guess I can back up to the beginning now. For a while, thought we weren't going to make the cruise - our flight was supposed to be non-stop from Dallas to Barcelona, and everything started out fine until the Captain mumbled something about a check engine light on. There was one maintenance guy and then two, some software being download from who knows where, yada yada. To get to the punchline, they couldn't get the light to go out and American had a spare 787 we could use, so passengers and luggage transferred to the new plane and we were off, albeit 4 hours late. Whew. OTOH, I am eligible for American Flagship lounges which have better food and an open bar compared with the regular American lounges. and we did!

There is still storage space - 75% or more of what was?

Took a while, but cooler got cool ..

Not so interesting when inside and outside tens are the same

Have travel router will travel ..

VIFP gift is the toiletry bag...

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