Battery Operated Lamp

[Sauceress]

Ok I know its vacation, but I still get up between 3 and 4 am and like to read while I enjoy my coffee. Does anyone know of a battery operated lamp I might use on (my first) balcony.

[gail811]

There are all kinds of clip on reading lights on the market. I think I got a cheap one at Wal-Mart years ago, and they also sell them at all the book stores. I am pretty sure the balcony has a light too, although not sure it is good for reading.

I am an early riser too and take a large travel mug with a lid with me. I go to the Lido deck and fill it if it is too early for room service.

[runner15km]

Most box store carry a full line of camping supplies.

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=5370K700&categoryid=1045

[sunlover5]

I got a real nice one from the Brylane Home catalog. Might be a bit bulky to pack though. It is not very tall, but when our lights go out it lights the whole room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[big_duck]

While at sea, the balcony lights don't function so as not to interfere with navigation.

 

The table on the balcony is kinda low so a portable lamp placed there would be of limited use for reading.

 

A clipon book light would seem the best answer.

 

I found that turning the inside lights on and opening the curtains did a good job of providing plenty of light for the balcony.

[cruisinbuddy]

Don't balconies have a light? I'm pretty sure they do.:confused:

[luvz2run2000]

I found that turning the inside lights on and opening the curtains did a good job of providing plenty of light for the balcony.

 

That could be a real bummer for the person inside the cabin trying to sleep. If I did that to DH you'd all be reading another thread about a person going over the balcony railing:)

[BananaAnna]

I've used a Petzl head lamp (or other brand -maybe $8-$10 at Walmart) in the past, but more recently just have a small flashlight (maglight) that I wear on a lanyard. Doesn't have to be an actual lanyard, mine is a cute shoestring I bought years ago. If I'm sitting at a table, flashlight hangs down onto my chest to illuminate book. If I'm in bed, I lie on my side and kind of lay the flashlight in the crook of my neck.

I LOVE to read while the world sleeps!

[Sauceress]

Thank you all for your suggestions.

I really appreciate it :)