We made it to Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala. They really wanted
us there as they had two signs welcoming us.
Again, no excursion because of the lack of handicap vehicles
available. Since the port was not near the city, we just went into the port to
look around.
As we walk off the pier, we are welcomed with a xylophone
band playing some lively tunes.
As
we walk around the little shops that have been set up, we see the same type of
homemade products.
At one stand, a young lady was actually loom weaving. Talk
about tedious work.
As we go back to the ship, I realize that we have scrapped
the heck out of the sides of the ship as we went through the Panama Canal.
Apparently, both sides need some paint now.
This shot was taken at about 5:00 pm. All passengers were to
be back on board by 4:30pm, but many of the tour buses were late. There were
still 5 more buses that came in between 5:00pm and 5:15pm. We heard that they
had at least three different buses break down during the day.
At about 5:40pm, we had everyone on board except for two
people who missed the ship. We sailed without them. From what I hear, it is not
easy to get out of Puerto Quetzal as it is about 2 hours from Guatemala City. I
bet they had a bad day. I never did hear if they met us in Cabo San Lucas or
not.
Another port and another day closer to Long Beach.
I must be off.