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November 03rd, 2019

11/3/2019

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We arrived in Honolulu after five days at sea...mostly good weather with two squally days, including one rainshower/thunderstorm.

The ship Amsterdam, fondly referred to as the "old lady" of the Holland America (HA) fleet, accommodates about 1,300 passengers--smaller than liners we cruised previously. The ambience is old world. Perhaps a good theme is "ship with subdued excitement." The average age of passengers seems to be mid-sixties, although we have not witnessed any "cane wars" which we were warned about. There are a few children and a service dog on board. FYI, service dogs pay full fare.

We have adusted to sea life after a few days of wandering the ship's nine decks. After rising around 6:00 AM, typical mornings include breakfast, gym workout, and sauna. We always attend a daily mid-morning cooking show, America's Test Kitchen (americastestkitchen.com/onboard). We like the Portugese host, Carolina, and find it informative.
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We have lunch on the deck 8 at the Lido Restaurant (buffet/cafeteria style). Afternoons include various activities and I play chess at 3:00 PM on sea days. Dinners are at the more formal Dining Room--usually we eat at a table for six. We always take in the evening show at the Main Stage.
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Besides the gym, we walk 10 to 15 laps (about 3-5 miles) around the Promenade Deck daily. Our cabin with a window is locaded on this deck (3rd deck). We get additional exercise taking the steps to deck 8 for breakfast and lunch. Elevators? What are those?

More on ship life, drink and food next time.
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