*** Sea Day – January 21, 2011 ***
We had breakfast this morning in the MDR again. We both had our usual and shared a table with a young couple from North Carolina who were on their first cruise. We shared some tips with them that we truly appreciated as first time cruisers and enjoyed the conversation with them. After breakfast we went to check out the debarkation presentation and then ventured up to Cat’s Lounge to play some gin rummy. I decided since it was the last sea day that I deserved a tasty beverage so I went to the bar to secure one. They did not have the drink I wanted so I hopped on up to Lido to grab it. Boy the weather sure had changed from when we left Nassau. It was probably a good 20 degrees cooler and the wind had picked up. We also had gone through some rain at some point so the Lido deck was very slippery. I made note of this and moved very cautiously along the deck. On my way back I wasn’t so lucky as the next thing I know I am crashing fast onto the deck. I landed directly on my right kneecap and did a full on belly flop the rest of the way down. A couple of guests rushed over to see if I was okay and to help me up. I wanted to cry that’s how bad it hurt. I hobbled down to where Eric was and told him I wanted to go to the room. He made the decision that we needed to go to medical since we had cruise/trip insurance so down we went. They x-rayed my knee and thankfully it was NOT broken, however I will probably have a lot of soreness for the next couple of weeks. We were “released” from medical and headed back to the cabin.
Eric went up to get us some lunch so I could take the med’s they gave me and then I was out like a light. Not the best way to end a trip, but luckily we were not assessed a fee for having to go to medical.
We eventually made our way to the MDR for dinner and I tried escargot for the first time.
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| From Carnival Fantasy/Charleston, SC |
It was actually not that bad considering it was coated in butter. Mmmm….butter makes everything better. Lol.
We topped the night off in Cleopatra’s Piano Bar with a couple from our roll call group, Jodee and Brian. After awhile we headed to 21st Century Bar as it was a little hard to talk and hear each other in the piano bar.
Cleopatra's Piano Bar.
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| From Carnival Fantasy/Charleston, SC |
All in all it was a good cruise. Exactly what we wanted. No expectations and just a lot of rest and relaxation.
6 comments:
Doh! I feel your pain girl, I truly do. Just the day before your fall, on the 20th, I had a slip & fall on the ice. As I came down I hit my RIGHT knee on a rock. It toally sucked. This was just our first client of the day and I had 2 more to go. We saw one more client and then headed back to the office as I could barely move. I'm getting better now and I hope that you are too. *big hug* How was sick bay, by the way? We haven't been there yet and hope we don't have to. Love you lots,
A&J
The sick bay was like a mini hospital. The staff was amazing and they were very thorough in accessing and treating me. I don't wish anyone to have to visit the medical center, but if you do, you'll be well taken care of. :D
I'm sorry you were hurt during the cruise, I hope you're feeling better & the soreness is gone for good.
I doing much better now...thank you. :D It was bound to happen since I had flip flops on with no tread. Lol. always an adventure with me. ;)
Hi...followed your link to your blog. Enjoying so far! Just wanted to comment on the fall. I'm slipped and fell on both cruises I've been on. My first cruise was on the Fantasy and I was also wearing flip flops on the lido deck, I actually fell twice trying to get up. I was so embarrased not to mention my knee being all scrapped up. The rest of my party hadn't even witnessed it...I had to catch up to them. Anyway, next cruise I almost made it through and was walking across the lobby on our last day and down I went. I love flip flops but might have to think twice about them next time.
-Andipandi ;)
Yay!!!! So glad you hopped on over here. :D I love my flip flops too cause I hate my feet being constricted but I think I might have to get me some fun "boat" shoes or something. lol. Still think you should jump on the Legend with us. ;)
Just sayin'. heheee....
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