Tuesday, Jan 30 never happened! We crossed the International Data Line in a blink of the eye, gaining an hour and loosing a day !
Carolyn has acquired a bug and is sick. She thinks it is her asthma acting up. She had a miserable night and sleeps in most of the day.
We have had continual trouble with the temperature in our room being too warm. We are used to and prefer a cool to cold room (65F to 68F). Our room is consistently in the 71F-74F range. Dick asks to speak with the hotel manager who calls in the chief engineer. They understand the problem and claim that what we are getting is the best they can do. There is nothing to be gained by arguing but if what they say is true then this is our last time on Regent Seven Seas Navigator!
Dick goes to a lecture on propaganda during WWII in the Pacific. Some of the slides and film clips are interesting but generally this lecturer only skips along the surface of his topics and offers very little to someone who is at all knowledgeable about his subject. “No meat!”
At the end of the day, Carolyn is still down for the count and Dick goes to dinner by himself. For the first time in days he is hungry and enjoys prime rib, asparagus and rice with a spring roll appetizer. He also enjoys a Cline Zinfandel from California that is very good; hope Spec’s can get a case when we get home.
To bed about 9PM hoping that Carolyn can sleep and will be better in the morning!
Problems with AC is one reason (among many) that we will never go back on Navigator (unless perhaps she is sailing to the Artic). If you haven't already, insist that they bring you a fan. This helped us a little the last time we were on board.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn,
ReplyDeleteFeel better and Cindy's suggestion of a fan is a good one. Ask Davor . . . .
I'm thoroughly enjoying your blog!
I'm enjoying your blog from Holland, Michigan! I have asthma too and can relate to uncomfortable cabin temps. Definitely ask for a fan!
ReplyDeleteLucy
So sorry to read that you are "under the weather" and hope you are feeling better - and cooler - soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your concern. They did bring us a fan several days out of LA when they couldn't keep the temp at 68-70 for more than a couple of days in a row. This is not the first cruise line that we have had this problem on and it is a big problem in the South Pacific in Jan and Feb. Not really unique to the Navigator. The room does cool down to 69-70 late at night, they just can't keep it there.
ReplyDeleteYes, I am feeling better and the fan helps...plus I had brought a small one just in case.