The Crown Princess - Monday [Ship/Princess Cays, Bahamas]

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Early in the morning, the cruise director came over the loudspeaker announcing the port of the day and some on-boat activities of interest. Those paying attention would learn that from 9am until 5pm, the Crown Princess would be docked in the lovely Princess Cays, Bahamas where guests were welcome to participate in glass-bottom boat, snorkeling, or beach excursions for a portion of the day. Adults were encouraged toward the Sanctuary on the Sun Deck for a more private way to relax away from the teens.

[OOC: The Princess Bridge Cam is fantastic. Cabins Post | Star Deck | Sun Deck | Promenade Deck | Cays Cruise | Snorkeling | Beach]

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Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

Amazed, Penelope was enthralled by the beautiful ocean life, standing and staring with wide eyes at the fish that would swim past under her feet. She just might take this guided tour twice.

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[death-and-pies.livejournal.com]

"There are a lot of fish," Ned said, glancing over at Penelope. "I've only really seen goldfish up close."

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"They're beautiful," she replied in a soft, awestruck voice. "I've never seen fish at all. Perhaps in a picture book when I was a little girl."

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[death-and-pies.livejournal.com]

"They're really colorful," Ned said and tapped his foot against the boat to see if the fish would react. The fish were far too concerned with fish goings on. "I had a goldfish once. It was tiny. And orange. And not...like these. I've never seen so many colors."

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

She peeked up at him, and smiled. "Did you name it?"

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[death-and-pies.livejournal.com]

"Mr. Fish," he said and blushed. "I wasn't really creative. And I didn't want to give a name he might hate so I went with Mr. Fish since he was probably used to that."

Pause.

"I think about that now and know that he probably would have liked any name I gave him."

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"He most likely respected your manners," she replied, grinning.

She nodded.

"I would think most pet fishes would. I take it that Mr. Fish is no longer... swimming?" That was her polite way of asking 'Is he dead?'

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[death-and-pies.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, he's gone," Ned said, having let his mother do the...burying of a sort and thus negating Ned's ability. "I was just a kid. I had him before I had Digby. He was my first pet. I'm sure Digby's glad I didn't call him Mr. Dog."

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

Penelope laughed then hurriedly corrected that impression. "I'm sorry; I am not amused that your fish is gone, but that you didn't name your dog Mr. Dog. I do think their perceptive skills rank higher than fishies." She glanced down, then back up to him. "Then again, I don't know much about either. Do you think there are fish shows out there, like dog shows?"

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[death-and-pies.livejournal.com]

"I dunno," Ned said after some thought. "I haven't heard of any but I haven't really looked either and the world's a big place. I'd want to show off my fish if I had one like this."

He peered down at the colorful fish, big and small. "They can probably do fish tricks, too."

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

She peered down again and smiled. There were some pretty big fish. "I bet they like being free. The ocean is so big and being free is so important. But I bet there are some fish that would like to be kept also. Maybe they're afraid down there. Afraid of...sharks. I would be if I were a fish."

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[death-and-pies.livejournal.com]

"Oh god, I'm terrified of sharks," he said, glad to have found a kindred spirit. "And I know they're probably not...mean but they're made out to be so scary."

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"I think they're mean. They're predators after all. Were I down there swimming, they would eat me," she said with clear determination, and perhaps a touch of naivety. Then she whispered at him, "They stalk you."

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"This is so cool," Hurley said to Penelope.

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"I know," she commented. "Aren't the fish so pretty?"

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Yeah," Hurley said. "Kinda makes you rethink eating tuna sandwiches."

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

She giggled. "Or lobster."

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Never had any lobster," Hurley said. "Though... they're kinda not so pretty, anyway."

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

Penelope looked at him, blinked, and then looked back down at the glass bottom of the boat. "So many fish and the color of the water is so pretty."

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

Hurley nodded. "Totally," he said. "Oh look, yellow ones." He pointed.

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"Yellow and blue and orange. They are gorgeous and free."

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Man," Hurley said. "I can't even describe how awesome this is."

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"You are enjoying yourself then, Hurley?" she asked, peeking up at him.

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Yeah," he said. "And... I'm glad you're here with me, seeing this."

Re: Glass Bottom Boat Cruise [2/23]

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

She sidled in, nudging him a little. "Best place to be."