Room 606
Room 606
As if the first two days weren't bad enough, the frustration really set in once we reached our room. We had a desk chair seat with no legs, no hangar rod in the closet so we couldn't unpack, the safe wouldn't open, the TV didn't work, There was no instructions as to how to operate the phone so we couldn't phone for assistance and to top it off, there was no soap, shampoo, conditioner or body lotion in the bathroom. We had to go to the mandatory safety briefing in case we run into more trouble. I took the opportunity to outline our concerns with the unreadiness of our room with reception. Apologies and a promise to set things right were made and Kim, one of the receptionists, accompanied us to the room so that she could show us how to use the phone to get help. We met our stewardess and butler. We decided to have room service for dinner. It was after 8:30 before we had dinner, and after 9:00 pm before we had our clothes rod so we could unpack. It took forever before we had soap so we could wash our hands. A technician came to help us with the TV but it still didn't work. However, he did manage to get me hooked up to the Internet. It was midnight before we got to bed.
I enjoyed the sleep of the dead until 6:30 am but this time Norma was awake most of the night. Apparently I snore if I sleep on my back! She was bothered by the rattling sound coming from our patio door. It was like a Chinese water torture - pick pick - pick pick pick, then nothing, then it would start up again. We found we could get rid of it by keeping the door slightly open. Then we are only bothered by the whistling of the wind.
We toddled off to breakfast - they have fresh cinnamon buns! I must say that the food has been excellent. Supper last night was delicious, too. After breakfast we attended a mandatory zodiac meeting and learned that the polar boots that we were to have been issued were missing in action. The polar boots were to be used when we land on a beach and not a pier. After telling us we would most likely have a beach landing tomorrow, I asked about the boots. I was told that there would be no wet landings. Either this fellow has never been on a beach landing in a zodiac before or he is lying. I will insist on being carried if there is a chance I will have wet feet.
We were still tired so headed back to our room for a morning nap. No sooner had we drifted off, there was a loud knock at the door. Maintenance had come to look at our door and the reason for the noise. The first person couldn't figure it out, we drifted off to sleep, another knock, another maintenance man, we drifted off again, another knock, this time two maintenance men, back to bed, another knock and a maintenance man with a can of WD 40. He thought he had it beat as he said under his breath, "Thank God", until the noise started again. He left saying someone would be back in the afternoon. We did manage to get a nap in after that.
We went for lunch at the Asian Restaurant - it was an Indian curry meal with soup, a curry dish, naan, pappadams, rice, raita, and chutney. Once again, the kitchen exceeded our expectations.
Then it was off to explore the ship. Kim was at reception and we told her not to worry about us as we were going to resort to self help. We would remove the dirty glasses from our room, raid the restaurants for fresh ones, and take a container of soap and toilet paper from the public washrooms for our room. We were laughing as we said it but that seemed to do the trick. We went on our exploration of the ship and by the time we returned to our room, we had fresh glasses, soap, and toilet paper. Our lives are complete!
Of course, the change in departure dates meant that we didn't get to see the Snaefellsnes Peninsula which is apparently well worth the visit and instead are heading straight for Greenland and Prins Christian Sund, a fjord with icebergs and a visit to an Inuit village. The water was very rough overnight and most of the day today but seems to have calmed. We really needed our sea legs but thankfully it wasn't so bad that we needed Gravol.
I realize this tale of woe is a bit disjointed but hope that my readers can make sense of it. I hope my thoughts will be more organized in my future posts.
I tried to catch some shut-eye this afternoon - oh, we were visited by another maintenance man with a can of WD 40 who said he figured out what the problem is with the door but didn't know how to fix it. Apparently the picking sound is coming when the wind or the movement of the ship rubs the latch against the lock. That is why we can't hear it when the door is open. Also, I made the mistake of reading the Board's response to our Rules and my bird feeder. I won't put in writing what I think of them. Anyway, I am managing to catch up on the blog.
Tonight we have reservations at the French restaurant on board. We have run into several people who have had similar experiences to ours. This ship was not ready for this cruise. The people across the hall from us, cannot close the door to their cabin. Others have no electricity! I guess we should count our blessings. I am sure this is not the launch that Scenic wanted or expected.
As if the first two days weren't bad enough, the frustration really set in once we reached our room. We had a desk chair seat with no legs, no hangar rod in the closet so we couldn't unpack, the safe wouldn't open, the TV didn't work, There was no instructions as to how to operate the phone so we couldn't phone for assistance and to top it off, there was no soap, shampoo, conditioner or body lotion in the bathroom. We had to go to the mandatory safety briefing in case we run into more trouble. I took the opportunity to outline our concerns with the unreadiness of our room with reception. Apologies and a promise to set things right were made and Kim, one of the receptionists, accompanied us to the room so that she could show us how to use the phone to get help. We met our stewardess and butler. We decided to have room service for dinner. It was after 8:30 before we had dinner, and after 9:00 pm before we had our clothes rod so we could unpack. It took forever before we had soap so we could wash our hands. A technician came to help us with the TV but it still didn't work. However, he did manage to get me hooked up to the Internet. It was midnight before we got to bed.
I enjoyed the sleep of the dead until 6:30 am but this time Norma was awake most of the night. Apparently I snore if I sleep on my back! She was bothered by the rattling sound coming from our patio door. It was like a Chinese water torture - pick pick - pick pick pick, then nothing, then it would start up again. We found we could get rid of it by keeping the door slightly open. Then we are only bothered by the whistling of the wind.
We toddled off to breakfast - they have fresh cinnamon buns! I must say that the food has been excellent. Supper last night was delicious, too. After breakfast we attended a mandatory zodiac meeting and learned that the polar boots that we were to have been issued were missing in action. The polar boots were to be used when we land on a beach and not a pier. After telling us we would most likely have a beach landing tomorrow, I asked about the boots. I was told that there would be no wet landings. Either this fellow has never been on a beach landing in a zodiac before or he is lying. I will insist on being carried if there is a chance I will have wet feet.
We were still tired so headed back to our room for a morning nap. No sooner had we drifted off, there was a loud knock at the door. Maintenance had come to look at our door and the reason for the noise. The first person couldn't figure it out, we drifted off to sleep, another knock, another maintenance man, we drifted off again, another knock, this time two maintenance men, back to bed, another knock and a maintenance man with a can of WD 40. He thought he had it beat as he said under his breath, "Thank God", until the noise started again. He left saying someone would be back in the afternoon. We did manage to get a nap in after that.
We went for lunch at the Asian Restaurant - it was an Indian curry meal with soup, a curry dish, naan, pappadams, rice, raita, and chutney. Once again, the kitchen exceeded our expectations.
Then it was off to explore the ship. Kim was at reception and we told her not to worry about us as we were going to resort to self help. We would remove the dirty glasses from our room, raid the restaurants for fresh ones, and take a container of soap and toilet paper from the public washrooms for our room. We were laughing as we said it but that seemed to do the trick. We went on our exploration of the ship and by the time we returned to our room, we had fresh glasses, soap, and toilet paper. Our lives are complete!
Of course, the change in departure dates meant that we didn't get to see the Snaefellsnes Peninsula which is apparently well worth the visit and instead are heading straight for Greenland and Prins Christian Sund, a fjord with icebergs and a visit to an Inuit village. The water was very rough overnight and most of the day today but seems to have calmed. We really needed our sea legs but thankfully it wasn't so bad that we needed Gravol.
I realize this tale of woe is a bit disjointed but hope that my readers can make sense of it. I hope my thoughts will be more organized in my future posts.
I tried to catch some shut-eye this afternoon - oh, we were visited by another maintenance man with a can of WD 40 who said he figured out what the problem is with the door but didn't know how to fix it. Apparently the picking sound is coming when the wind or the movement of the ship rubs the latch against the lock. That is why we can't hear it when the door is open. Also, I made the mistake of reading the Board's response to our Rules and my bird feeder. I won't put in writing what I think of them. Anyway, I am managing to catch up on the blog.
Tonight we have reservations at the French restaurant on board. We have run into several people who have had similar experiences to ours. This ship was not ready for this cruise. The people across the hall from us, cannot close the door to their cabin. Others have no electricity! I guess we should count our blessings. I am sure this is not the launch that Scenic wanted or expected.
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