The perils of packing

We had been saving things in luggage for a while and in the process of deciding which luggage we would be using, we switched many things. I am now finding that things I knew I had packed, are not here such as an umbrella. This is disconcerting but also a warning for the others. Perhaps only one person should take care of their own luggage.

I am not yet on the internet but since we are in the port of Los Angeles, Ihave cellular data access. Later today I hope to setup the internet access on all the devices. Ihave to look up the instructions and find out where the internet center is on board. As things change and advance, they have to change around how space is used. Internet was very difficult last time I sailedonthis ship and Ididit differently then. IPhones and iPads were not something we had or used much.

ENTERTAINMENT
We went to the first "show" last night. It was a basic hello and orientation. But we got samples of some of the dancers' routines. On a small ship like this, the dancers have to do several jobs not all dancing. This was an opportunity to seethe ship's band which is led by a woman. And Finally, there was a fairly decent comedian who we will also have this evening. He is basedinLA so thisis easier ref for him than usual.

DINING ROOM
Last night and tonight are open seating. We sang with a Korean couple from Orange country. They lived most of their life onthe East Coast where they have l3 grandchildren. A very close gamily friend recommended they retire out here because of the weather. They have a great band of friends here and are very happy. The lady was hoping we'd be table mates but we found we hve different assignments. This is their second world cruise but they are leaving at Ft. Lauderdale.

The other couple are from a small town in Ohio. This is their 4th world cruise. Both ice people. The conversation at the table was fun. One of the things we like about Princess is tthe population. YOu see lots of flannel shirts, baseball caps, and justordinary people who are enjoying their lateryears.

We are still relearning the layout of the ship. We have met many Croatian and such areas and Pillipino staff. OUr room steward is Rolando. It's hard to tell their ages. it was a very busy day yesterday so we'll know more about him later.

We plan Togo to theUSS Iowa today since it's walking distance from the ship.

EXERCIZE
We almost never take the elevator so we are building up our endurance gradually.We are on deck 7 so the buffet is 2 decksup (wealmost never go to buffet but while in port it's the only lunch sites). The dining room and most of the other activities: casino, photos, dining room, shops, etc. are on deck t5.

No photos yet though we did check out the laundromat yesterday and I'll makea special post for my brother in law Michael Feldman who always expects a report on the laundromat.