Day 54 - 12 August
With the help of an extra hour's sleep, we woke at 7.00. A bit grey, but the sea is smoother than yesterday. When we did our deck walk this morning it was certainly a lot warmer and the sun broke through the clouds. We are steaming along at 18 knots and predictions are that the weather will further improve. Forgot to mention that I've pretty well left my cough etc. behind in San Francisco. The good news however is that I have pretty well cornered the cough medicine market - 4 different types on hand and no use for them. Touch wood.
Had morning coffee with Bev & Ric before a quick lunch and Vivian's bridge etc. Tonight is yet another Formal night, so at least I don't have to decide what to wear. Much as I am quite happy with formals (unlike an ever increasing number who aren't ), I would like to see a purpose for getting dressed, other than providing fodder for the photographers.
Once again we had Marilyn & Ray to the cabin before dinner and it was lovely sitting on the balcony, with a warmish summer breeze. We remarked how nice it is to see an horizon (no, not THAT one) at last after all our misty days. The formal dinner was nothing special and I'd rate it average by being generous. As indicated before, unfortunately too many passengers are boycotting the dining room and some of them let in were a disgrace. Our Deputy Cruise Director was dining close to us and not only did he remove his jacket, but he rolled up his shirt sleeves - sorry, but he should have known better, as I am sure that they have standards in Spain 😠
Day 55 - 13 August
Woke early this morning, thanks to yet another hour added last night. The sea is back to the magnificent deep blue colour and although there are some white patches due to the breeze, it is about 24 degrees today. Pleased to report that for the last 2 days we've added an extra lap to our routine. We also noted today that it is pretty well the first day that the loungers on the Promenade deck were fully occupied. The byproduct of this was that the cafe areas were relatively free.
One of the things that "bugs" us is that almost everything is the sell, sell throughout the ship (Art auction every second day) and the use of the coffee lounge for Lotus Spa lectures - as well as others. So yesterday they set up the data show, screen etc and right on 10.00, the girl from Lotus Spa turns on mike for a lecture on acupuncture 😡 The lounge was full of coffee drinkers, get-togetherers etc. but not interested. She asked "who is here for the lecture" -no one. So she stood around unsure what to do next and disappeared. Today a repeat performance of setup, but her supervisor (must have been important as she had a white coat on) arrived. Took one look and then too disappeared. Hey, hopefully they are getting the message - not holding my breath though!
Apart from that bit of "people power ", pretty much a standard sea day as we continue steaming towards Hawaii at 18 knots. Dinner on our own tonight, although Margit & Jim did call in after dessert. Frankly dinner is becoming a big problem, not just for us but for many. I'd have to agree that the menu in the MDR is lacking in the variety we have experienced previously and is on a shorter repeat cycle, but on previous cruises the table camaraderie has outweighed the culinary! Still, just a couple of weeks to go and then we'll be able to complain about our lack of homemade variety - but no one will be listening.
Day 56 - 14 August
The last of adding the extra hour for a while and it made a big difference when we woke relatively early to another lovely sea day. There is a bit more motion in the sea, but hardly worth noting in the scheme of things. Bridge is early at 9.30, but we had the time to tread the deck beforehand. Pleasant temperature, but some passing showers or mist on the horizon. Had a quick lunch with Marie & Jim from Rotorua in the International Cafe after bridge and arranged a meet-up with Danny for Happy hour to thank him. They have a break from bridge for 4 days as we are cruise through the Hawaiian Islands. Turned out to be a better celebration than anticipated as they came first today.
Vivian's 2 large drinks are fruit cocktails in case anyone is wondering.
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