Underway Day

First of all, may I say, Citizen M (by Marriott) for a big win. It's smart, sleek, efficient, (and we stayed free with a Marriott bonus night). I noticed that all the rooms are ADA accessible. It doesn't cost more to do it from the start, and considering the location near the port, the demographic tends slightly toward the older population. Negative - no free coffee (although the "pay for" espresso drinks are good, and breakfast is "pay for" @$23. Knowing we could get lunch upon boarding, we went to the Starbucks behind the hotel so W could get a croissant. I got a protein latte.

Our Lyft ride was easy - and I didn't leave anything in the car. Check-in was quick, and our staterooms was ready. I Mane is our Steward.

We had dinner at Hudson's with Judy, Glenn, and their friends Kathy and Jeff Orcutt who served with them in Bolivia.

Bags arrived, and I unpacked. So glad to have no baggage until the end of April.Read more