Weekend Cruise

Something different this weekend. I sailed on the Norwegian Jewel on Saturday the 9th from Dover, England. I took the train to the Dover Priory station, then a cab to the pier. Boarded the ship, I had a balcony cabin on deck 10, great view, however the weather left a little to be desired.
We sailed at 4pm on Sat, headed for Amsterdam. Ship board life was fun, ate great food, explored the ship's many lounges and bars, lost a little money in their Casino. Then off to bed as we sailed. We arrived in Amsterdam on Sunday morning early. I joined a shore excursion to see all the highlights of Amsterdam and visit the Anne Frank House Museum. The museum was very interesting and you walk thru the rooms in which Anne and her family hide. I then stayed in town, took a canal cruise. There are lots of canal in the city, was a interesting cruise around the city, seen from a different view than a bus. It is hard to believe that many people live on the many boats in the canals. There are 3000 boat slots for houseboats in Amsterdam and they come at a premium price to have. The people were very friendly, also saw a few of the ladies in the windows in the Red Light District. It was back to the ship by 3:30p to sail at 4pm. Another evening on board, watch from the Spinnaker Lounge as we sailed down the channel toward the sea. Watched the people along the bank we came to watch the ship sail, we went thru the locks just before entering the sea. Had dinner, enjoyed the lounges, some shopping in the duty free shop and of course back to the casino a little more gambling. The off to bed as docking early morning with a train back to London to make into the office for work Monday. What a weekend!