Saturday, September 7, 1996

Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA)

Had to wake up for a watch at 0300 - not needed, though... Nap from 0500 to 1100. Had to get dressed up (summer whites) because the Ship was pulling into Fort Lauderdale today. Went ashore with first boat and saw all the wives - Nicky drove down with a big crowd. Helped them get a rental car and then went back to Ship for duty. They did a "Sunset Parade" for local dignitaries - ended up standing around for three hours (arrrrggh!!). Watched movies for awhile, took nap (2000-2200) and then watched movies again. Very annoying to look over the side of the Ship and see that we are next to land - no way to get to Nicky, though... Bed at 0100.