Tuesday - 10 February 2015 - Onboard Statendam

Awake at 5:00 am -- read for a while then to deck six -- breakfast with Phil at 7:00.

This morning we have been invited to the Mariner Award Ceremony at 10:30 am followed by the Mariners lunch.   What we didn't expect was to be recipients of a bronze medal commemorating more than 100 sea days on Holland America.  This is another loyalty program -- separate from the star system.     

Phil and Pat Receiving Bronze Medals -- Captain on right -- Hotel Manager on left.

The luncheon, held in the Rotterdam Dining Room, included anyone who has previously cruised with Holland America.   We sat at a large table for eight --- with Joyce and Rob (our American Express Mariner Hosts) and others.   The lunch was alright but a bit early --- especially since we have dinner at eight.

At 3:00 pm I attended Wallis' lecture on Baja California in Mexico.  I always learn something from her presentations.  Afterwards, I had a nice chat with a British woman who sat next to me.  

By 4:30 pm -- as predicted I was starving so up to the Lido I go where the salad bar is available all day -- figured it was better than a hot dog at the grill.

Thanks for Reading!

Pat