BEACH DAY

A beach day happened today.  It seems that Costa has a beach on the small island of the Dominican Republic called Catalina Island.  We were tendered ashore and there were lots of beach chairs and waiting umbrellas and sun, sand and water just as expected.

It was a lovely day and such a great place.  Diana and I went about 10:30 and I stayed until about 1:30 and then came home.  Diana stayed a bit longer before catching the tender back to the ship.  While ashore at this lovely spot, I even ventured in the water for a chance to get wet.  The water was wso clear and so refreshing, but with the strong sun, I didn’t want to risk getting burnt.  As it was, I did get some colour even in the brief time that I wasn’t in the shade all day.

There were some vendors at the beach, so I had a chance to practice my bargaining skills once again.  I remember how well I did the first time Peter and I had gone to Punta Cana in the Dominican when we procured the rather large picture that is above the stairs.  Well, it seems I can still get a price I am happy to pay.  I just didn’t have any cash so I was on my way back to the ship to get some cash from the room when I came across Bob and Cathy, our dinner companions.  Bob had money and is now my new best friend.  His money was all wet as he had been in the water, so I carefully peeled off a $20 and 5 x $1 and then went back to the stall to collect my “winnings”. 

At dinner tonight, our waiter made a bird out of a napkin.  (It brought back a good memory of Brian being done up like Lady Liberty.)  Anyway, he had just brought Bob his dessert, then grabbed his serviette and went to work folding, rolling and poking.  Then right before our eyes was a cute little bird.  We all applauded his talent, until Bob went to eat his dessert and then stated that the artwork, although clever, left him without his napkin for the rest of his dinner.  It was a good laugh all around!