Cruise update

Tahitian Princess is a very well run ship. I had the right person come look at the mattress who indicated they did not have one in good shape, and I should talk to the ship personnel about having them buy one. In a subsequent conversation, after I inquired how to get one aboard that I might buy myself (for 105 days wouldn't you also?) they mentioned that they had a 2-3 mth old one that they could substitute so I will give that a try. They also mentioned they have a few coming on new in Papeete and if the 2-3 mth old one did not work they might prioritize me for that. If I had it to do over I would still bring my own topper but I may be able to avoid spending precious port time searching for something. Yeah!

I knew there would be some curiosity regarding my 2 page to do list. It was mundane things like, vacuum carpet, wash sink top, clean shelves, clean glasses etc. I find it is helpful to be specific when a room steward does not have the basics down. Checking into a room with tags, paper bits, other residue on the floor and residue on the sink top, orange grime on the sink, white residue in the drinking glasses (looked like toothpaste?) and on the glass shelves, yellow water stains on the drink glass covers, gum in the window well, greasy hand prints on the phone and dust on the desk top tells me that there is a fundamental lack of understanding as to what is expected so I just detailed it all out and most of it got done. The orange stuff was gone and the sink smelled like bleach which for me was a major win since there was no longer soap scum or whatever it was all over the vanity top. Carpet could still use some help though. I think they just went over it
with one of those non-powered carpet sweepers. I haven't seen a vacuum in use yet. But maybe they come and go when I am not here. However you would think I would at least see them in other people's rooms.

Thanks for the tip on the slippers. I will ask. I had them once when I was in a suite but did not know that us regular folk could request them also.