We started the day much like the previous one. Phil did a coffee run to Blenz and we did breakfast at The Basic. We finished up the last minute packing and caught an Uber to the cruise terminal. We managed to get checked in without too many issues. Of course, there was slight chaos getting our trip medallions when Phil and I got momentarily separated. There was also the slight delay when Joni was selected as the random person going through US Customs that needed extra scrutiny. We boarded the Princess Sapphire with no further incidents and found us a lounge to get our bearings before we disembarked.
After getting all the safety requirements out of the way, we found our staterooms and went in search of lunch on the Lido Deck. Phil and I opted for BLT Burgers and Fries and we tried out the ordering function on our apps. It works but took forever to get our order for dessert.
As our imminent departure approached at 4:30, we still did not have Phil’s suitcase. After a call to guest services, we made a trip to Deck 6 and found his bag sans tags! Somehow they were removed in the hustle and bustle getting on the boat. At least we didn’t lose it!
As we left Vancouver, we passed a large yellow pile of powder. The chemist immediately says, “Oh, look! A pile of sulfur.” Phil replies, “That’s not sulfur. They wouldn’t put it where it could get into the ocean.” Well, guess what? The chemist was correct. This is the Big Yellow Sulphur Pile.
After dinner at the buffet, we took in a comedy show with Jeff Burghart. He mainly tells husband/wife jokes and does impressions of various individuals including Jack Nicholson and Ozzy Osbourne. He did an especially long impression of Tom Jones, complete with song. It was good for a few laughs before we headed outside to see the sunset.
As we ended the day, we were approaching the small coastal town of Bloedel, British Columbia, on our trek to the Pacific Ocean.
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