Day 12 Rosseau, Dominica

Happy Holidays.

Before dinner Keith attended a cocktail party at a fellow guest’s suite with about twenty-five to 30 fellow guests in attendance. Anne Marie arrived a bit later. The holiday decorations in the suite were amazing.

Later, we went to the Crystal Plaza and enjoyed the vocals and piano playing of Nadia Matiunina. Several round cocktail tables with tablecloths were added to the area adding to the festive look of the Plaza while also providing more capacity for guest to enjoy drink and/or canapes.
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Dinner menus from last evening in Waterside where we dined.

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Dinner was great. Some of the highlights included Duo of Crab for me, Cream of Mushroom for Anne Marie, U-10 Scallops which is an entrée for Anne Marie and Sesame Tofu Cake accompanied with Japanese Rice, Tempura Bok Choy, and Miso Espuma for Keith. While Keith enjoyed salads and vegetables, he’s only had Tofu one or two times in his life and the experience was not favorable. Earlier in the day while looking at the dinner menus on the tablet which Crystal provides in all guest rooms, Keith asked Senior Head Butler if he know about this entrée and Rao described it and highly recommended it.  Well, he was right. It was delicious so a reminder that you are never too old to try new things.
 

Today's Daily Reflections.

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Keith got in an early morning workout between the Fitness Center, Promenade Deck and finishing up on the Pool Deck.

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Shortly after breakfast, Senior Head Butler comes to the room with the Ginger Bread House and Candy.  These are for the four Crystal Penthouses and Junior CP Suites.

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Later in the morning Rao came back with a Santa Claus in hand. Simply amazing.

Later in the morning Rao came back with a Santa Claus in hand. Simply amazing.

This morning, we arrived at Roseau of the Dominica.  The ship was cleared at around 8:00 am.
 
Roseau is known as the nature island of the Caribbean. It is a beautiful island and unlike most inhabited Caribbean islands, it has changed very little from the time Christopher Columbus visited. It is known for its rainforest, rivers, and cloud covered hills.
 
Roseau is the capital and major port of Dominica an island of only 72,000 people.  Today’s shore excursions included Snorkeling, Beach-Time, a visit to the Titou Gorge & Spa and Waterfall Wonders.    
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Keith walked several streets of the town.  The locals were friendly and engaging. Sure some wanted to see if he wanted to go on a tour of the island or buy some item but this is part of tourism and a means to earning income which we applaud.

One man noticed Keith's New York Yankees shirt and said he is a Yankee fan.  He give tours and showed his business card which did say Yankees Taxi Driver. 

While waiting for a tour to walk down the gangway Keith looked up and saw a rainbow looking over Serenity.  A very nice sign indeed.

We are enjoying the rest of the day on-board Crystal Serenity.

Cheers,

​Anne Marie & Keith