On 12/29/2007 12:33 PM George did the "neutron dance", then made these
writings:
> Hi,
> I know - Odd topic title.
>
> We recently came back from our 1st Holland America cruise, it was the
> Westerdam.
>
> My question has to do with what * I * thought was the unbelievable
> preponderance of leather used on nearly all the upholstered
> furniture. I personally don't care for leather, finding it generally
> too hot and uncomfortable.
>
> On the Westerdam it seemed leather was everywhere.
>
> Main dining room
> Main show lounge
> Culinary art center / theater
> Atrium martini bar
> Sports bar
> Atrium bar (forget the name) had some non-leather on the smoking side,
> all leather on the other.
> Internet terminal seating was all leather
> Well over half the top deck observation bar / library seating
>
> Basically if I wanted to curl up somewhere quiet and read a book, do a
> crossword etc. there was almost nowhere I could escape the d*mned
> leather.
>
> On our initial 'ship walk around' after embarking I was amazed /
> appalled.
>
> I know leather is considered luxurious, etc. etc. but really.
>
> Is this common on HAL ships? Or is it a Westerdam only thing. If
> common for HAL, then they've lost us for sure, especially since we
> weren't to happy with many other aspects of HAL's service.
>
> George
>
Where did you cruise? Most HAL ships have some lovely teak wood deck
lounges along the outside promenade. If it's a little cold, you can
take some blankets from the pool area. I've even had Hot Cocoa brought
to me made with that wonderful Dutch chocolate, when sailing in cool waters.
None of the locations you've mentioned seem to be the sort of place I'd
want to sit with a good book. There are some quiet little nooks here and
there; the furniture has fabric upholstery where you can curl up with a
book.
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