DAY 12--SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

 Last Night:

     We were the first ones to enter Meridian Lounge so had a nice visit with Catalin and Bogdan.  I tried a different drink.  This is a Vesper and also called a James Bond.  I asked Bogdan to use the "Aviation" gin I had in a photo earlier during the cruise.  So it is basically gin and vodka with dry vermouth and a lemon twist.

     As planned we dined in Sette Mari.  Donald had a nice window table with Skinny as our waiter.

Still seems odd that Compass Rose and Sette Mari are never full or crowded as the ship is only 2/3s full.  500 instead of 750 passengers.

I asked Chef Deon for a small veal parmesan but it was still huge.  I ate about half of this.  Skinny got the rest.

                Rebecca opted for the veal limone with capers.  Sorry not a great photo.

                                           I also had a side order of spaghetti carbonara.

     The production show, "World Rhythms", last night was another fantastic one.  Here are some photos of it I took from our front row seats.

                                                 These two have world class voices.

Today:

     We arrived in San Juan on schedule this morning.  I believe are along side at the Pan American pier.  The crew cleared US Immigrations first.  Then those on tours today started clearing and proceeding on their tours just before 11am.  Now at 11:15 they are starting to clear guests who are not going on tours.  They are calling people by decks starting at the top of the ship and going down.  

                                                   This is a small corporate airport.

                                                            We are docking here.

     There are two big cruise ships in the distance in front of our ship and this one behind us.

     We left the ship a little after noon time.  The ship only allowed  10 or so people off at a time so the

 line at CBP was not very long.  Don't think I was supposed to take this photo.

     After clearing everyone had to wait in this room until EVERYONE had cleared before they would allow us to reboard the ship.  Of course we had to wait an additional 15 minutes for 4 assholes who did not show up in a timely manner.  We spent an hour waiting in the warm room before going back on board at about 1:15 and went directly to La Veranda for a bite of lunch.

     Of course there were lots of groans and moans blaming Regent but as usual the blame falls on CBP, our friendly government employees.  At least now we will not have to do this in Miami so can collect our luggage and head to the airport.

     It is very hot and humid outside with rain showers roaming about.  Good day to stay on board.  This evening we are dining with long time friends, Joan & Charlie Davis.  We met them on our 2010 World Cruise.  We are dining in Compass Rose and I have requested the chef prepare some fried soft shell crabs for our appetizers.  Joan & Charlie will be going with us on a safari in South Africa when on our 2023 World Cruise.

     Tonight's show in the theater is featuring the tenor, Shimi Goodman, and pianist, Chris Hamilton.  May go for awhile but sit in the back for a quick escape.  They were both in the gym exercising while we were there.