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I had thought about hanging out at Sharkey’s while Patti browsed the shops, but it was just too hot out, so I went back to the ship and took a cool shower. Patti went exploring for a little while…… After about 45 minutes Patti heads back to the ship….. Here is today’s towel animal. In reality, a couple more towels for Patti’s collection….. To be continued……

After finishing our drinks, we decided to take the next Water Taxi back to the port area. Here are views of the beaches from the Water Taxi pier….. Now on the Water Taxi, we are heading back to the port….. Captain Enzo is on the Water Taxi with us after enjoying some shore time….. Looks like the whole family is hanging out now….. To be continued……

We were on the Venezia for 21 days in September / October. There is not a dedicated library on the Venezia, just a couple of shelves on Deck 11 mid ship. This picture was taken early in our cruise. My wife Patti, who is an avid reader, said by the end of the cruise there were many more books, probably left by fellow passengers.

If it's a Journeys cruise, which I believe it is, there will be a 3rd elegant night called the Captains Dinner which will take place on the Throwback Sea Day. That sea day will happen sometime mid cruise. 😎

Maybe Blerk One figured you out. 😜

We would do a S2S with either the Liberty or Getaway. For your 25th treat yourself to a 7 day cruise for your 2nd leg. Pick your ship based on itinerary & pricing. Have fun planning, and see you on the Valor!

Patti is back on the boardwalk and heading back to the Dutch Blonde Beach Bar….. Patti has made it back to the Dutch Blonde Beach Bar where she has a couple of well-deserved ice cold Malibu Bay Breezes. She has walked quite a few miles on this brutally hot day. Well done babe!!! To be continued…..

Here are a few views down by the marina….. Patti checks out the action on Front Street….. To be continued……

Patti is exploring Back Street….. Looking down Old Street….. There’s a playground by the beach….. To be continued……

Patti is going to head down the boardwalk to the far end of the beach….. Now that’s a good deal! Patti’s heading down to the end…. Here are some views looking back towards town….. To be continued…..

I have chosen the Dutch Blonde Beach Bar as my Husband Daycare for today….. I’m in my happy place now….. This is my view of our ship….. Patti heads out to begin her picture tour. I start knocking down Coronas. I haven’t eaten yet today, so if I’m going to drink I need some food in me. I order a grilled ham and cheese sandwich and some fries. They really hit the spot! To be continued…..

We are approaching Phillipsburg, St. Maarten….. Once on land, the first order of business is to pick a Husband Day Care for me. There are so many choices! To be continued…..

I’m picking up our Water Taxi tickets….. Apparently, seniors don’t get a discount here anymore….. We have our tickets. This way to the Water Taxi….. This guy’s just hanging out at the Water Taxi pier….. There are two Water Taxis running. This one is headed back to the port….. Our Water Taxi sells beer! We are on our way to town……. To be continued…..

We left the ship at 10:30am….. Here are some port area views….. To be continued…..

Here are today’s Fun Times….. We have no specific plans today, except to try and stay out of the sun, so we’ll get off after the initial rush. I’m not hungry, but I’ll make my usual stop at the Java Blue Café for my morning coffee, and then back to the cabin to work on pictures. Patti is hungry, so she heads up to the Lido Marketplace for some breakfast. Here are some views from our balcony….. Looking across the Great Bay….. To be continued…..

Day # 17 - 10/09/23 - Phillipsurg, St.Maarten (9am – 6pm). We were up at 7am to another sunny and very warm day. The seas were very calm as we approached Phillipsburg, St. Maarten….. The Pilot has arrived….. A short time later Captain Enzo guides the Venezia to her berth…… We have arrived in St. Maarten, a full hour early! To be continued……

Remember back when I said Patti requested to Edy that we wanted three sets of towels? Well, since that was so difficult for him to remember that, Patti started disassembling the towel animals for the extra towels. She had a whole pile of towels in the closet by the end of the cruise! 😁

We're along for the ride as well! 😁

A short time later we were treated to a beautiful sunset….. We weren’t hungry for a full dinner tonight. Patti was going to go to the Lido Marketplace for a salad and a piece of cake, and then back to the cabin for the night. I went to the (PG) Comedy Show starring Vanessa Hollingshead, which tonight was in the Teatro Rosso….. Comedy Club Host Mathew (with one “T”) gets it going….. Vanessa Hollingshead on stage…… She was a train wreck. People were walking out. Being involved with theater, that’s something I would never do, but I don’t blame the ones that did. I gave her a 3 out of 10. After that performance I made my way to the Lobby Bar for several double Bacardi and Pepsi’s with Valentina, before calling it a night. Coming up next: Our day in St. Maarten!

Captain Enzo spins the Venezia around to point her out to sea….. As we sail out we get one last glimpse of the Pitons in the distance…… To be continued……

After about an hour, Patti makes her way back to the ship….. After she boards she passes the Medical Center….. Back at the cabin she finds today’s towel animal….. Patti made her way up to the Lido Marketplace for some lunch. We both met back at the cabin where we relaxed until sail away. The Venezia sailed right at 4pm….. To be continued…..

Patti continues to explore the Pointe Seraphine shopping area….. To be continued…..

We sail past the Carnival Venezia…… We are back at the excursion pier. Thanks Captain! I went back to the ship and went up to Guy’s Burger for a Ringer. I took it over to RoCoco and had a couple of Thirsty Frog Wheat’s to wash it down. Patti stayed out to explore the Pointe Seraphine shopping area….. To be continued……

We continue to sail past Sandals….. We are now sailing back into Castries harbor….. To be continued……

We sail past what appears to be a good snorkeling spot. A Sandals excursion boat is anchored there….. We are sailing past Sandals again, but this time much closer to shore….. To be continued……