St. Lucia

The next morning we woke up docked in St. Lucia.  Talk about amazing beauty!  Just look at the view we saw from our balcony!

We spent the day at the Rendezvous Resort on this island.  We purchased a half-day pass and had access to their private beaches, lunch and beverages all day long.  It was so relaxing and quiet.  The beach was protected by a natural rock jetty, so the waves were very small.   The temperature of the water was perfect.  I could stay in as long as I wanted without getting too cold, and since you could see your feet, I never got the panicked feeling as I wondered what was about to sting or pinch me!

This resort had 2 lovely pools, 2 beaches, a small marina for sailboats, and a spa.  We enjoyed a side-by-side massage in a screened hut.  The hut was so close to the ocean that we could hear the waves hitting the shore the whole time.  They served a huge buffet lunch on the veranda.  What a day!

Once we returned to the ship, we hung out on the top deck to watch latecomers return to the ship.  If you are not on the ship on time, you run the risk of being left behind.  Evidently, watching latecomers is ship entertainment.  Everyone already on the ship stands on the dock-side of the ship and cheers for the stragglers as they run to the ramps.  Today the last 2 on board were a bride and groom.  They had just gotten married, so they had to run in their wedding duds.  I have a feeling the captain knew they would be late, but they ran anyway.