We are back at sea after spending the day ashore yesterday. We did not get in until 2 pm and sailed around 10 but that was plenty of time to see a few things ashore. Having been there before, we had an idea of what we wanted to do. After walking to town - about 15 minutes - we stopped at the "I" place and got a map and directions. We ran to catch a #31 bus which took us 1/2 way up the mountain to the Botanical Gardens where we spent some time just wandering around. Then we took the "ski type lift" across a deep valley to the top of the mountain to a little village and wandered around there for awhile. That was the start point for the basket sled ride down the mountain. Ma did not want to try it so we opted to take the 2 mile lift down the mountain, bypassing the local bus transportation. We finally ended up in the farmer's market and then wandered to the waterfront where we sat and had a local beer and some local made wine. We just sat there and enjoyed the sun which was finally trying to break out of the clouds where it had been all day. We got back to the ship around 7:30, just in time for a shower and dinner.
Little entertainment yesterdy because of the late sailing but they did have dancing under the windy stars where we practiced our new found talents with the waltz and the cha cha! Can't belive we did that but the instructor was so good that we can at least make a pretense!
A time change led to a late morning again - can't seem to wake up early. We did do our deck walk and finally watch a talk on how they do shows onboard. Interesting stuff. Tonight will bring the Captain's Party for Princess cruisers (usually weak drinks!) and then a show. We need to read up about Cadiz. We decided not to try to go to Sivelle
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