It is now Friday morning. Was too tired to write last night. We finally went on a shopping spree in the ships small and expensive, but not as expensive as I would have though, store. We got some clothes to tide us over until the luggage arrives, and I am told that it will be in Genoa, and delivered to the ship this morning. I am not holding my breath, but am hopeful.
More people watching today, and there were a lot of characters. The sad couple that I mentioned yesterday continues to interest and depress me. I actually took a picture of them from the balcony as they were leaving. She was walking, as quickly as she could to put as much distance between her and her husband. At least I assume it is her husband, but I haven’t seen any sign of affection from them. Just him following behind her by at least five paces, but from her step today, she was hoping to make it a mile.
My favorite so far though is the woman who was auditioning for Hair on the first day. Her outfits simply amaze me, and I know that if the airline had lost her luggage, she would be on suicide watch. She was wearing a gold cap this evening, with a tiny fake fur stole, although stole may be too much. It was much more precious than that. She was also joined by her friend last night who looked a bit like she had either escaped or been rejected by the Moulin Rouge circa 1880.
Aside from the people watching, we made appointments for a day of beauty for each of us, and boy did we need it! Haircuts, shave and facial. The beauty professional was very nice. Annawyn from South Africa, and she was very nice and chatty. Each of us had an hour and a half in the chair, and I actually dozed off a few times, which was great. Speaking of dozing off, I want to share that this morning, I awoke at 6am, and have slept through the night, and feel human again. I hate jet lag and hate getting old. Until I hit 50, I was never really bothered by jet lag and it maybe lasted the first day, but now! Oh brother!!
David has been in pretty good spirits, but is feeling bad because we can’t do all the things that we would normally do. We went to the excursions desk and the only day trips that she suggested are ones where you get on the bus and drive. Not either of our idea of a good day. We will just go on shore and explore as much as we can. Yesterday we were in Elba and didn’t get off the ship. Between the jet lag and weather (it looked a bit dodgy) we just didn’t make the effort. Good thing we didn’t too! Right after David’s beauty treatment the heavens opened and it poured!! It was short-lived, but pretty intense, and I was glad that we were safe and dry on the ship.
I read the blog last night, and also read to David from a new book called “Hungry for Paris”. It is an interesting book about Paris eateries written in a very nice casual style. The author covers all the details of the restaurant, but much of it is about the evening – who he is with, what they think of the experience, where they are coming from, etc – so you might not get all the details of the food, but a great sense of the experience. I am enjoying it, and we will find some more things to do while in Paris!
Love the pictures and descriptions of people. Have fun in the new duds.