Bye, Bye Bermuda

Today was originally scheduled to be our only full day in Bermuda so nearly everyone had excursions booked.  Ours was a boat ride to Hamilton with a walking tour and time for shopping. The picture on the top right is the famous Bermuda Clock tower on their Parliament building. 

We also visited a beautiful  Anglican cathedral (bottom left)  and enjoyed a Rum Twizzler (the national drink of Bermuda) on the ride back to our ship.

In general it was a pleasant ride to town and a pretty good walking tour, but it was hot and we had already done our shopping yesterday, but we looked and did buy a couple more gifts and souvenirs. 

After we got back to the ship we enjoyed a pizza lunch. 

Sail Away was scheduled for 4pm with All Aboard at 3:30.  From our balcony we watched late comers heading for the gangway. An excursion bus rolled in at 3:25 so those passengers made it on OK. However at 3:35, they announced that two passengers on one cabin were not on board!   So we watched - and waited - and watched some more.  But they never did show up!  Shortly after 4pm, the ship cast off lines and headed for New York.   I feel sorry for the couple that missed the boat, but the ship did all they could to accommodate them.  

This evening's dinner was Surf and Turf.  YUM!  Steak and Lobster, and both were excellent.  As s special dessert, the restaurant manager made Cherries Jubilee for the passengers in Reserved Dining.  

What a nice way to end the day.  

Tomorrow is a sea day as we said at near full speed (21 mph) for New York City.