DAY 10 DAY 6 SILVERSEA SPIRIT - COSTA MAYA, MEXICO

Before dinner last evening we had a pre-dinner drink at The Bar.  Once again, Jose took wonderful care of us.

Afterwards, we dined at the specialty restaurant called La Champagne.  In total, they accommodate only 24 people and people will arrive at various times from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.  We would have to say this is one of the finest restaurants that we have dined at at sea or on land.  There is a cost of $40.00 per person.  The meal was six courses and we took photos of everything other than one course.

Head Waiter Tayfun who was not only very knowledgeable but had a wonderful sense of humor.

Keith had the Venison.

Anne Marie had the Lobster.

Last evening’s entertainment included a 10:00 PM show which was titled Musica Maestro which included song, dance and music. 

The only bad news is that we had to set the clocks forward one hour but the good news is no more setting of clocks for the remainder of this cruise.

We both slept very well.  We find that the gentle rocking of the ship makes it easy to fall asleep and the wine helps too.

Keith was up first and enjoyed another nice workout at the Fitness Center.

We had breakfast in our room.

We then got ready to visit Costa Maya, Mexico.

As we  had mentioned this is one of the few cruises ever where we did not book any excursions because the itinerary was not why we chose this sailing.  Rather, the schedule fit in a short window we had to get-away and the cruise itself was an opportunity between the cruise and a pre-cruise stay to get away for close to two weeks and also provided the opportunity to sail a cruise ship that we never sailed.  We are both not beach people.  Anne Marie used to enjoy the beach but the heat gets to her and I get bored at beaches although I do like to walk them but with this port being focused on beach activities none of the excursions offered by Silversea appealed to us and we really were not interested in a private excursion.  So, we will just see what is available near the pier.  If nothing is, it will be another sea day. 

Once back on board the ship we both went to the Fitness Center to workout.  

Each day we have lunch at La Terrazzo where we make a salad entree.  We pretty much focus on the area with the salad items and vegetables and then add some type of other item such fish, or chicken to the salad.  We took photos of most of the areas.  Many of the items will be the same or similar from day to day such as salad items.  However, each day will feature different types of lettuce and one day you might see fresh mushrooms as lunch did today and another day artichokes.  Each day includes Sushi but somedays include sashimi.  Hot items do seem to change.  If we could make one suggestion it would be to have less cold cut types of meats and more on freshly prepared meats instead.

You can also order at with the water at your table made to order pizza and there are several choices available.

As lovers of Salad for lunch, these types of buffets work very well for us.

After lunch, we enjoyed the rest of the day on-board Spirit.  Keith went for another workout sat outside, and then read, wrote and watched a movie and Anne Marie did some packing and then sat out by the pool.  

We enjoyed terrific weather with highs in the low 80's and a full sun and it made it easy to forget that it is winter time in the Northern Hemisphere.

Life is good.
Keith & Anne Marie