Today was a day at sea, we could get up when we wanted and do what we wanted when we wanted!
It was a day of discovery, we had to find our way around the ship, how things worked etc.
I mentioned earlier that we had a “Medallion” , this is a small device slightly larger than a quarter that originally hung from lanyayard around our necks. This got annoying so we sprang for a couple of watch like wristbands.
This is quite an an amazing little device. All the bar orders can be made through this. At the bar we order our drinks and the barman checks his terminal and confirms I am Mr. Barry and pours the drink! This purchase is now entered into the ships accounting records. Luckily we have a “free” drinks package, which allows us 15 drinks a day up to a value of $15 per drink
It also serves as ID and automatic check-in check-out when going on shore excursions.
One of it’s functions had me worried until it was explained. Every time we got to the cabin we found that the door was unlocked, which was disconcerting! Not an issue, the door lock can sense the medallion approaching from about 10 feet away and unlocks the door automatically!
The medallion also works in conjunction with a phone app to allow us to make dinner reservations, check out the entertainment and activities etc. We can also order a drink with the app and then it will be delivered to where we are sitting! If Lyn “loses” me she can find my location on the ship, and if need be get directions to my location. We can also “message” each other. We have a “free” WiFi package each that allows us 1 device each on the internet, which are our tablets. The phones work on the ships intra net which is internal only.
Speaking of internet, the connection on board is fine, not as fast as home, but way better than many hotels we have stayed at on land, and good enough to upload pictures to the blog.
Time to rest!!!
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