Back to "Ship Log" page

Wednesday, May 2, 2007.

Back at Mazatlan for the last time, and for the third and last time I didn't debark. I thought about it, but quite honestly after looking out over the cityscape from my perch 150 off the ground I just didn't see much that attracted me. Maybe it's the fact that the ship docks right at an industrial area. Or maybe it's just that there's not much that's unique to see. Based on what others have told me about Mazatlan, I guess I'm really not missing much. Too bad. Princess does have cruises that go to Xihuantaneo and I've heard that the beaches there are phenomenal. Someday maybe I'll see.

Tonight we had a guest performer that's quite legendary aboard the ship. In fact, when waiting to get on board the first day I arrived, one of the musicians told me that I'd have the pleasure of working with him one day if I stayed on long enough. Lo and behold, it took less than three weeks before his show was scheduled in my theatre. Someday I'll tell you all about it. I will say that after both shows, the production team took a respite at the crew bar for some well-earned drinks.

To end the day, my roommate and crew chief for automation, Andrew, found a video game up where he sits to run automation. Interesting way to end the night, playing Pac-Man in your cabin while feeling the effects of a few drinks. In so many ways, this life is completely reminiscent of college.