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Good morning from San Pedro. We just docked about 30 minutes ago. We had a nice view of the USS Iowa on the way in. We are docked right behind her.

Happy Derby Day everyone and….

Here is the "ART" in the vestibule entrance on Deck 11 near the Sky Lounge. I still like the Chihuly aboard Constellation better!

You’re welcome, Charles. I’m sorry that your cabin steward’s performance seemed to be wanting. David and Marcia

Our waiter, Sumantra, was wonderful. He has been with Celebrity for 20 years. He says he prefers working in the main dining room and has turned down offers to work in the specialty restaurants.

I had the New York Cheese Cake for dessert:

Cream of Wild Forest Mushroom Soup Organic Roasted Red Beets: Chilled Shrimp Cocktail: Aged Prime Rib of Beef:

Our final dinner has prime rib on the menu.

There was a stretch of cruises a few years ago when we cruised as a family of 4, where we regularly visited the doctor's office. I used to joke that we would be interested in buying a medical package if that were ever available. I had to self administer a shot of Dupixent for my asthma, but I did not have any alcohol swabs left, so I made a trip down to Deck 1 get some. The waiting rooms were empty which is a great sign and the nurse at the front desk gave me some wipes.

We have received certs for crossing the Atlantic a couple years ago and for a New Year's sailing. Kelly gave his eighth and final Beyond the Podium presentation this morning. It was titled "The Sputnik Years". At the conclusion of his presentation, someone in the audience asked him when his next cruises are. He said that his next cruise was in August--he didn't mention which ship, but he did say it was a Reykjavik to Boston sailing. He lives in Boston (where the highest concentration of professional astronomers work) and he is pleased with the idea of the cruise terminating at his home town. He also said that we was going to be on an Equinox trans-Atlantic this year. So it sounds like you will see him on your Eclipse sailing this August because the Iceland to Boston itinerary sounds pretty unique. I didn't attend it, but one of Kelly's presentations was devoted to auroras which I am sure will draw some interest on your northerly sailing. After having attended 5 of his presentations, I can tell you he is smart and an excellent communicator. Perhaps comparing him to the late Carl Sagan may be a stretch, but Kelly's combination of skills lay in that direction. I was entertained by the number of astronomy themed neckties that he wore.

I thought the Revolution updates to the ship's interior (except for the cabins) look nice. The dining room does look better and I like the casino's color scheme.

One of the designated smoking areas on the port side of Deck 4:

Today's aft view. Like yesterday, its a bit chilly outside but no strong winds.

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