MALAGA, SPAIN

We enjoyed a great Afternoon and evening on Serenity.
 
Keith played paddle tennis for several hours and Anne Marie took a long walk on the Promenade Deck. It was hot, hot, hot on the court and Keith came back as if he took a shower.
 
We enjoyed a quiet dinner in our room with the Senior Vice President of Crystal Global Marketing, Jacqueline Barney.

Last nights featured entertainment started with vocalist Bruce Hammond at 9:00 PM in the Palm Court. The venue was perfect for him as he was accompanied by Stephen Roberts on Piano.  This performance also allows guests dining early who don’t want to stay up for a very late show to consider going for the 9:00 PM show.
 
At 9:45 PM in the Galaxy Lounge the very talented entertainment team performed Icons In Concert.
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The seas were very calm this morning. We felt like we were sailing in a lake and have experienced this on occasion when at sea.

We both had our hair done in the new salon. The salon and spa are exquisite and contemporary.  Service terrific with a great staff. Very friendly and professional. Loved the music and some of the songs on their playlist Keith would use to teach indoor cycling classes at home when he used to teach fitness classes.

Another attribute that is so very Crystal is teamwork and that is evident at all times including on the Paddle Tennis courts this morning. The team was drying the court and also adding netting above on the side near the pool and they will do likewise in the coming days in the area where we sit waiting to play.  It takes a team and Team Crystal is amazing.

Keith ended up playing Paddle Tennis with friends for about 2 hours and Anne Marie walked on the Promenade Deck.
 
We arrived to Malaga, Spain at noon today.  We have visited here many times and it is a lovely city.  All you do is walk across the street from where Serenity is docked.  We need to each have our hair cut.
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We have been to Malaga several times starting on World Cruise 2007.  We arrived ahead of the 12:00 Noon scheduled arrival time.  

Keith ended up not taking the shuttle and walking to the city center. It was humid and Keith thought maybe  should have taken the shuttle. Anne Marie walked the shady side of the Promenade Deck.  

​Malaga is located in Southern Spain and has a population of 600,000.  It is the sixth largest city of Spain.

Highlights include:

Museo Picasso Malaga a museum which opened in 2003 and has 285 works donated by the Picasso family.  

Gibralfaro; the castle was built in 929 CE by And-al-Rahman III.  

Alcazaba Fortress which was build by the Hammundid dynasty in the early 11th century.

Catedral de la Encarnacion which is a Roman Catholic Church built in Renaissance Architecture.  It was constructed over a long period between 1528  and 1782.

Centro de Ar

Today's daily reflections program and map of Malaga.

This evening is White Night.