The Sail-Away Gang's Westerdam Cruise

Vancouver, BC, Canada

May 1

Woke up about 7:00 and snoozed off and on until almost 8:00. Off the ship and through the terminal and finally to the hop-on, hop-off bus stop a little before nine.

Dennis was our driver/guide and gave an interesting commentary as we drove around the city. Stanley Park (which is about three times the size of Central Park in NYC) was beautiful. We passed through Chinatown and Gastown (really want to spend some time here next visit).

Getting back on the ship was a nightmare. First we were directed around Canada Place but the door to enter the terminal was not marked and a number of us walked all around trying to find the entrance. Once inside there were people from three cruise ships and no line for those of us "in transit". We were given a different color ticket than those embarking for the first time. #7-15 of the new passengers were called (and 45 minutes passed) before we were finally called. Then down about 30 steps (my knees were not happy) and then we had to go through a snaky line before reaching US Immigration. Finally back on the ship 75 minutes after getting my ticket.

Lunch once I was back on board and said good-bye to two more Cruise Critic friends (missed all of the ones getting off this morning).

Went to Culinary trivia at three but there were only four of us so Liz just asked us questions without a real game. We each got a pin and a deck of HAL playing cards.

At four it was time for another muster drill. Up to deck nine for the sail-away afterwards. Sat and read for awhile before getting ready for dinner.

Connie, Sue, Rebecca (she is just doing a one day cruise) and I played pub trivia. We had fifteen and tied three other teams but Santana gave an extra point to another team because of their name so we did not win.
Q. What is the largest political party in the world?
Q. What is a nanosecond?
Q. Goat, Three Sisters and Luna are islands near what tourist attraction?

All five of us were present for dinner. I chose an Indonesian meal which was good but way too much food. Strawberry crisp for dessert but could not finish all of it.

Came back to my cabin to finish packing.

Pub trivia - Communist, one billionth of a second, Niagara Falls

Smooth sailing until next time!