Well...today, is our last full day with the ship.
Soon after we docked, a large cruise ship appeared out of the mist. We were enjoying our view of the distant mountains on the coastline. Gee...I hope it doesn’t dock in front of us.
No such luck. Right between us and the view. 4000 passengers. Ship comes complete with what I can only describe as a sightseeing ball at the top of the ship. It is on a long hydraulic arm, which raises it WAY up. No thanks. Ship is Ovation of the Seas. It looks like a really big apartment block.
We waited until about 10am for all the tours to leave the ship, before making our way ashore. Took the shuttle bus to the town centre (near the Empress Hotel). Wandered around, then stopped for lunch at the aforementioned Empress Hotel, on their verandah. Nice to be able to eat outside.
After lunch, walked along the shore back to the ship. Just before turning in to the shipyard, saw a chandlery selling a strap on conversion to a paddle board, such that it becomes a sliding shell seat. Complete with oars. Very cool.
Sat on the balcony. Also, darted in to pack...planned packing, as eventually when we get to our last leg, we are allowed only one small bag with us.
Last hors d’ouevres & the heel of our wine in the room. Watched the first half of the Raptors’ game, then dressed for dinner. Our last one...and it’s a curry!
Our table mates all arrived. The older couple last. Joe...sporting a broken nose! They had taken a taxi to town & he tripped on a bollard of sorts, getting out of the taxi. Back to the ship to see the doctor there. They sent him to the hospital, to have him completely checked out. I think they wanted him to stay overnight, but he wanted out. Nothing wrong with his appetite!
We split up, back to our rooms to do the final packing & get our big bags out to the hallway.
Final sleep on the ship. Alarm set for 6am, to see the approach to Vancouver.
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