May 11, 2025

ACAJUTLA, EL SALVADOR

This was a quiet little port, perfect for the day after the big wedding event. I was still tired and worn out from all the festivities, so I only when into the port town to take look around and go to grocery store and pick up essentials,  deodorant and stain stick!  While on port shuttle, I got to catch up with friends Tom & Donna, pictured below .When we got back to ship, we saw the above performance by local group. They were really entertaining, could see their passion and joy while playing. Don't think they got many visitors in this little port.

By Patricia Patrick May 9, 2025
Angie & Gian's Wedding - Part 2
By Patricia Patrick May 8, 2025
On April 30th, Angie and Gian , a shipboard sweet couple that meet during the dry dock delays in Belfast , seven months ago, got married with just 28 close family and friends, at sunset in the Observatory Lounge. They then did another " Tying the knot ceremony" for the entire ship on May 1st on the pool deck, officiated by Captain Val . After each service was a special dinner one in the Thistle Dining room and the other at the Outdoor deck of Palms Restaurant. The above video done by VVR Marketing shows the highlights. I ended up being the Wedding Resident Coordinator for the couple and I have a ton of the behind the scene photos of how it all came about. It was a lot of work, but I got to interact with so many great people and really enjoyed the challenge, logistics and organization of the whole thing! It brought so many residents together, in a common bond, it was really something special to have played such a major role.
By Patricia Patrick May 8, 2025
COSTA RICA - PUNTA ARENAS