IBIZA, SPAIN

First we wanted to give a shout-out to the Fitness Director who was here for the 2020 World Cruise and to Antonio. For years Antonio who is the brother of Benjamin has worked in the Fitness, Salon and Spa area wiping down equipment, putting out towels & water, and making sure there is a sufficient amount of sanitizer wipes available for use by the guests. He is an example of the finest about the Crystal crew as is his brother.

The sun came out after posting yesterday so Keith was able to play Paddle Tennis for quite a while with guests he has played with on prior cruise and some he first met on this cruise.
 
We had a drink with a couple who only booked this cruise a couple of weeks ago who we first met on the 2007 World Cruise.  Anne Marie met them a week or so into that cruise in the laundry room and as they say the rest is history. Over the years we sailed with them on many voyages and enjoyed many meals with them.  
 
Dinner was back at Waterside.

We were taken excellent care of by Senior Waiter Ayhan who we have also known for many years.  Ayhan is from Turkey, married with a young boy.  Our waiter is Stephen and Sommelier Mariglen.  Our sommelier studied and was certified as a Sommelier at home while waiting for the return of Crystal. He knows his wine very well. All three are on top of everything and are very warm and caring.  We also enjoy some great laughs with them. Waterside and all the restaurants are led by Leo who is Restaurant Manager whom we have known for close to to twenty years and is a consummate professional. Our Head Waiter who is also the Senior Head Waiter for Waterside is Jaques and is very professional, caring, and thoughtful and also a consummate professional.

First photo is of DJ Emotion who played 1960's and 1970's music in the Cove before we ate.
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Today's Reflections.

Breakfast hours at Marketplace and photos of continental breakfast.

With an arrival of 11:30 AM we enjoyed the morning and began with a nice walk on the outdoor promenade deck. When we first sailed Serenity in 2005 we really enjoyed this deck just as we did on Symphony. The difference is the location of the lifeboats as they are tucked away on Serenity. The deck is nice and wide.  We have enjoyed arrivals and sail-aways from this location.

Afterwards, it was Paddle Tennis for Keith for over two hours with Carmella, Sam, Leon, Maria and Brian.  Lots of fun and always some good laughs.

Captain Birger spoke from the bridge and said we would arrive later than 11:30 due to some congestion in the port due to the fast ferry.  

This port is known for its resorts and in the daytime for its beautiful beaches and at night for one big party island. 

The shuttle is about a 30 minute ride and we will make the afternoon a sea day.

Cheers

Anne Marie and Keith