Checking
Hoping the rain has stopped. That was most of the day. Rainy.
Rain
We were sitting outside until the rain started hitting our feet.
Another ship!
There were so many cruise ships I'm sure it was super crowded on the island.
Pretty empty
it was awesome. Nice outside, not a crowd and a view of the ocean and Grand Cayman.
Crew members
When we were leaving Cienfuegos the captain said it was a tricky exit. I think we had to go through a narrow canal. As we were standing on the deck, watching, several crew members came out to see how the Cuban pilot was getting us out of there.
Back on the ship!
And back in our deck chairs!
Empty
Unlike in Havana, today the bow was totally empty.
Up to the bow
Gret shot of Bill! We went up to the bow to take pics. It was open, just like in Havana.
Tenders
We had to tender to the port. They used the life rafts right outside our door!
Empty
Unlike in Havana, today the bow was totally empty.
Up to the bow
Gret shot of Bill! We went up to the bow to take pics. It was open, just like in Havana.
Tenders
We had to tender to the port. They used the life rafts right outside our door!
Photographers
Almost everyone had a camera or cell phone, taking pictures and video coming in to port.
Watching
A lot of people came out to see us pull in to port. This was the inaugural cruise for Holland America to Cuba so, they made a big deal about it. We heard the CEO as well as some of the higher execs were on board.
Pretty!
It stayed pretty for a long time.
Nice!
It was a baeutiful sunset!
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Day 7
Day at sea. No surprise where we were.