Day 4: Labadee, Haiti

11.17.2008 // Fun, Life // Lee McKusick // 1 Comment

7:39 PM – Ow, ouch, OOH! @&%#! Sunburn!

Today, I laid on a Haitian beach and did nothing. It was fantastic…

So today we arrived in Labadee, Haiti, a portion of the island that is owned by Royal Caribbean. That being the case, you didn’t see quite the natural culture found in other parts of the island, but it was still really cool to set foot on foreign soil (and sorry to Canada, or U.S. North, but you don’t really count…).

So yeah, Labadee involved a lot of sunbathing, some swimming, some shopping, some eating, some cooking (of my own flesh), and was generally a relaxing time. The Haitian Flea Market they had was interesting. For one all the guys would be like “Sir, let me show you something.” For another, they all had the same stuff. They all had the same wood-carved jewelry box (basically all of it was wood-carved) that said Haiti on it, the same tribal masks, etc. I eventually ended up getting a necklace that I don’t think was made in Haiti, but was still cool.

8:58 – OK, so I’ve come to a conclusion: cruises are a horrible idea for single nightowls. As I said before, days are great and sailing the Caribbean is awesome. But unless you have a companion, you’re shit out of luck for a dance partner, or anyone to share any sort of romantic moments with. In short, nights fricking suck. There’s only so much stargazing a guy can do alone.

9:26 – Great. Now I get kicked off the deck at the front ’cause they’re closing the heli deck. It’s not even windy… Wonderful.

9:31 – As I’ve said before elsewhere, it’s not easy to make me angry. In fact, I’m an extremely patient person. But right now, I’m fuming.
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I’m not even sure what I’m mad at.
I think deep down I’m pissed at everyone who’s having a good time. Sure, I’m happy for them and all, but everytime I see a couple dancing, or holding hands, or laughing or something, I can’t help but flare up with a tinge of…jealousy, I suppose.

I think I’m going to go hang out in the coffee shop and read for a while. I’ve heard the coconut coffee is really good.

11:49 – So the coffee was really good. The night’s gotten better to. They had a big “Dancing in the Streets” dance party out on the Royal Promenade, which, although disco isn’t really my scene, was fun. Now I’m sitting in the theatre waiting for the late-night comedy show to start. Hopefully will be funny; the guy’s been on the Tonight Show 11 times. Could use a good laugh…

1:33 – Yeah, he was funny. Not the best by any means, but got a few chuckles and guffaws.
Good night!

We’re in Montego Bay, Jamaica tomorrow. Got nothing planned, so I think we’ll be checking out the town.

Drink of the Day: Marvelous Monday (Sex on the Beach)

Shot of the Day: Italian Stallion
1/2 Frangelica
1/2 Bailey’s Irish Creme