Christmas 2009 - Southern Caribbean - Bonaire

Bonaire

We arrived in port at 11am this day (Christmas Eve) so we took pictures of the Caribbean Princess.  Then found a lounge on the 18th deck and played Pincole until we docked.

The Love Boat (old episodes played all week long)

Docking in Kralendijk

Mom's lunch on land - banana split

Gwen's beer

Piece of art Patrick and Gwen purchased with the actual scene behind (on the balcony)

Christmas 2009 - Southern Caribbean - Grenada

St. George - Capital of Grenada

Mom & Dad right on the boat with St. George behind them.

Looking back on the Caribbean Princess

On the bus to see spices and rum.

St. George from above with the Caribbean Princess in port.

2nd Stop - Spice and Herb Garden

Cocoa

Bananas

Nutmeg Tree

3rd Stop - Rum Factory and the reminants of a Scotish rum factory destroyed by a Hurricane

Dad with what was a water wheel behind him.

What was the distilling process

Back to the Boat

Leaving Grenada for the long trip to Bonaire.

Christmas 2009 - Southern Caribbean - Chef's Table

Night began in the galley.

Everyone was happy to see us.

Hi Guys

King Crab Margarita with Avocado and Mango

Plates of appetizers we ate in the galley.

What was left of Alaskan Salmon Tartare, Bistro Mini Quiche, Bliss Red Potatoes, Ahi Tuna Carpaccio adn Foir Grass

Speaks for itself

Our ice sculpture which was melting fast in the galley.

Mom and Dad

Tony and Steven

Raspberry Ginger Sherbet

Mom and Dad

Executive Chef Amaretti preparing the main course

Trio of Beef, Veal, Pork Tenderloin on a Medieval Spiked Flambe Roaster

Dessert presentation - entirely ediable

Iced Amaretto Strawberry Parfait, Fresh Berries with Marsala Scented Sabayon Foam

Maitre d'Hotel Giorgio Pisano and Executive Chef Guido Amaretti