Cartagena, surrounded by mountains, is a favourite call. The Silver Moon docked close to the city centre and there was no long walk to navigate the port itself and no need for a shuttle bus. Because it was Monday, both the Roman theatre and the Underwater Archaeology museums were closed, but it was possible to take a pleasant walk along the waterfront and into the city’s main square.
During the meal in La Terrazza, Diva was transferring some of
the antipasti vegetables in tomato sauce from the slate on which they are
presented onto her side plate. Not easy with a knife and fork and she spilt
some of them on the tablecloth. Before serving the main course, their waiter
brought an extra napkin to spread out and cover the offending stain. She
apologised, but in a fine example of the humour and charm of the crew he said ‘Madam,
it is entirely my fault for serving you messy food’. Later, when Diva decided not to have a
dessert, he tried to place TSH’s chocolatinis in the middle of the table so
that she could share them. TSH pulled the plate to his own area in a very
assertive manner.
The bar staff are very attentive, greeting TSH and Diva by
name and remembering what they drink at different times of day – various teas,
decaff coffee, no milk or sugar, shiraz, cognac. One of the bar managers was
able to inform them of how many nights it was since they last had their night-cap
in her bar.
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