An inauspicious start...

So, the alarm set at 4.30am will give us 90 minutes to pack before getting in the car for the airport...plenty of time. Of course it is, provided you don't kick the mug next to your bed, breaking off the handle before then standing on it with all of your weight slicing open your big toe. Bright red blood everywhere and a swift debate about urgent care or not and after steri-striping the wound back together we were on our way to the airport.

The flight was fairly uneventful except for keeping on eye on my toe and having to add another plaster occasionally, before landing in 29° Bridgetown, Barbados.

After a wander around the ship, the Marella Discovery, and a quick nap, we headed down to the waiter service restaurant for dinner...where the port was free but the sparkling water was not! After redressing my toe, we headed in for an early night after a long day. Day at sea tomorrow!Read more