First, I must say that we REALLY enjoyed dinner last night with the General Manager, Davor Josipovic. He's a Croatian. We sailed with him on a transatlantic cruise back in November 2011. Also at the table were George and Dorothy (she said to call her Duffy) Frikas from Washington DC area. What a delightful couple! We had a great evening of lively conversation and great food. Rebecca and I enjoyed Dover sole rather than a lobster tail or prime rib. I'm kicking myself today for not getting a photo of the table. I had my camera in pocket. After dinner we did go to the theater to see the comedian/pianist. He mostly told jokes so we enjoyed him.
Ok, finally on to today!! Neither of us went on our scheduled tour which was a city highlights tour. Been there done that back in 2012. We worked out (first time I have worked out in several days) this morning. I am doing much better with hardly any coughing now and Rebecca is also much, much better.
After working out I did not bother showering as knew it was going to be hot in town today. I put some shorts on and headed off the ship. I wanted to take some photos for you and get some fresh air. The old part of Montevideo is literally, just across the street from our pier. I walked around for an hour or so. I love the old architecture of the buildings. Unfortunately, it is not all being very well maintained now. Businesses have moved to the new part of the city. This is basically a tourist area since several cruise ship call on this port during the summer months in SA.
As I backtracked to return to the ship, I stopped and got the antibiotic that my doctor recommended. I don't think I need it now but will keep it for the future. As I said, drug costs are good here. Then I stopped at a Mercado to get some lunch for us. As you will see in the photos, it was full of parrillas, grilled meat restaurants. You can get every cut of meat imagined: many beef cuts, lamb, pork, sausages, chicken, and they even grill entrails (guts). Double YUK! I think blood sausages are the grossest looking (and probably tasting). I swear every crew member from the ship will be over there eating at some point today. I saw many there when I was there. They will be happy tonight.
I may sit out on balcony this afternoon or may take a siesta. Not sure. Better call my parents as looks like they are getting snow up there today. At 6:00 pm we will be having another "block party". If you remember, this is where you go out in hallway with wine and meet your neighbors. The Captain, General Manager, and Cruise Director race up and down every hall greeting the passengers, It is unique to Regent and a great idea. Tonight's menu in Compass Rose is not one of our favorites so we will go up to Sette Mari, Italian Restaurant, for dinner. There is another JAR production show tonight, "Film Flashback", so we will be on the front row again for it.
We sail at 5:00pm and will have a day at sea tomorrow. Here is the link to today's photos:
https://goo.gl/photos/XcwQbXhRrqFnpVQXA
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