Genting Dream 3-6 September 2023 (Part 2)

The next day, Monday, 4 September began well enough. I planned to get up early for a run on the jogging track on Deck 17, but I only managed to get up around 6.30 a.m., and after waiting for my mum to get ready, we only reach Deck 17 just after 7 a.m. It was nice to get up to the morning air at sea, and it is one of the things I enjoy, which makes me try to get up early on cruises, even though many would think it is an opportunity to sleep in. I showed Mum around the top-deck facilities. We took a few pictures against the rising sun and the ship was already pushing against the pier at Port Klang, which we were supposed to be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We have arrived at our next port on the itinerary, and to me, that was too soon for a cruise. I generally like some sea days between my ports, even if it is half a day.

We went back to the stateroom around 8.30 a.m. to the waking family. Soon we began heading to The Lido buffet for breakfast. We ended up having all of our remaining meals at The Lido, after surveying all the available menus there and at the Dream Dining Room before each meal. It was for the variety to suit both the young and old, and my mum always found the Chinese menus at the Upper Dream Dining Room too common and unimpressive. This is certainly a downside of the Dream Dining Room. I thought to try out the Western menu for at least one of the meals, but was deterred by the extra 'nominal' charge of S$15 per diner.

Feli and H got some pool time after breakfast, but it was probably around 11 a.m., near lunch hour and H was still recovering. Meanwhile, the mum and I toured the rest of the indoor facilities that we were not able to the evening before. Then, it began to rain and we returned to the stateroom to find Feli and H back and showering. After that it was lunch. We toured more of the open-air decks (16 and 17) after lunch and even managed to play a bit of mini-golf and international chess. H got to play and to the Gelateria on Deck 8 for gelato and waffles. After this, we attended the story-telling session hosted by the noted author Neil Humphreys, which is a very pleasant surprise, but it was more for H than anyone else.

I went to check out dinner options and we ended up at The Lido again. I cannot remember much of what happened after dinner, but we must have toured the indoor shopping and gaming decks and went to bed.