Day 1 in Port

Today was our first full day docked in Brooklyn. It seems quite unnatural to not have the ship moving at all, but sure beats rocking around in very heavy seas! Princess mostly followed a Sea Day schedule, but with many exceptions.  Lots of onboard activities, but with the gangway open and shuttles available to Manhattan.  The main shuttle was a free round trip to Times Square, but since we were there for 3 days, we had no interest in that. The second option was a free ferry ride across the East River to the foot of Wall Street. More on that later.  Of course you could just walk off the ship and arrange your own transportation to wherever you wanted to go. 

Mary and I did walk off to check out the ferry ride.  After checking that out, we took a short walk to the entrance of the cruise port, but did not go any further in the light rain.  I found that we could take that ferry, walk about 1/4 mile to a bus stop and catch a free bus ride to Battery park where we could take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty.    Since that is one place neither of us has visited, we are considering doing that tomorrow, weather permitting.

Mary caught this cool sunset picture last night so I thought I would share it with you,  We are so very happy to have our cabin on the river side of the ship and not the dock side.  So much to watch passing by.

Speaking of activities, I did both Lawn Bowling and 10 pin bowling today.  I won Lawn bowling and came in 3rd in the 10 pin game. 

Dinner tonight was uneventful.  Mary had chicken breast and I had chicken alfredo.  The dining room manager was making a  shrimp dish sautéed in garlic and butter.  We both had that and enjoyed it very much.  He seems to be cooking a special appetizer every night for the reserved collection diners. 

So that's it for today!  Another port day tomorrow before we head to Bermuda Friday afternoon.