We are at sea cruising for 5 days straight right now till we get to Marquesas Islands. Life on board for those days is very busy. There are many many classes and lectures to choose from all day long. We have a choice of bridge, computer, pilates, Tai Chi, water aerobics, dance, golf, yoga, and arts and crafts courses every day. There are also lectures throughout the day from inspirational (Mikki Williams) to special interest (Nigel West lecture on Espionage in the Pacific – from World War !! to present day) to George McGovern on world poverty. The lecturers are flown in and out and stay for a couple of days to give their talks. They are very enjoyable and worth going to.. We also have the latest movies shown in the movie theatre twice a day. There is tv to watch in the room with current news from Fox News World and movie channels. The library is very good with current magazines and books. We get The Canadian News and the USA Times and the New York Times condensed news at our door everyday so we are current with the news and sports scores. It is great to get all three newsletters everyday.
We have different themed buffets during these days. Several days ago we had a Mexican themed buffet with all the waiters dressed in Mexican hats and clothes.
Today we are crossing the equator and it is a ritual onboard to celebrate the crossing. Shellbacks (those who have crossed the equator before) are asked to come to the celebration and King Neptune initiates “Pollywogs” (those who it is the first time crossing the equator). Doug and I are “Shellbacks and thank God don’t have to kiss the frozen fish etc. They make you do silly things. It is fun to watch but embarrassing to be a part of. Should be fun. I will take some photos. After the celebration, we are having an American themed Buffet with grits, hotdogs, cob salads, apple pies,corn on the cob,Texas style chili, Southern sea food, Cajun food like Jumbo Shrimp, and Southern fried chicken.
Tonight, we and two other couples from Edmonton, are going to the Japanese Sushi Bar and Restaurant for some Japanese food. We are looking forward to this as it is a change from the dining room. The Italian Restaurant on board is excellent too.
At yesterdays, dinner, we asked the computer couple at our table if they could tell us any stories of what has happened on board. This couple almost live on the ship giving many different computer classes to guests. They related the following story. One gentleman brought his wife and mistress onboard and set up the mistress on a stateroom one floor below he and his wife’s room. The two women never met and he was discrete. One day the gentleman was visiting the mistress in her room and died in her bed. She phoned the front desk to help her out of the situation. They got the gentleman out of her room, dressed him up in his tuxedo, placed him on the promenade deck in a chair, and then waited for someone to find him and call for help. The wife never found out about the mistress to this day and the front desk helped make the situation not embarrassing for the mistress. They related many other stories of what goes on but that is a good one.
Every formal day, the world cruisers are invited to the Palm Court on the top level for cocktails and drinks and music so the world cruisers can mix. We enjoy the cocktails for we find a place and eat all these different appetizers and watch the couples dance in their ball gowns. There were two couples who have been on the ship for more than 100 cruises. Both couples were Japanese and practically live on board.
The dancers and singers onboard who entertain us with Broadway shows etc, like Mamma Mia etc, have very elaborate costumes and provide us with excellent shows. These are as good as something you would see in the Jubilee. Two of the dancers are from Calgary. We love going to their shows. There is one tonight before the other main show in the Galaxy Lounge. There are also trios and bands all over the ship to dance to. Some of the single ladies dance all night with the 8 Dance hosts who are provided by the ship to dance with all the single ladies for the entire cruise. These dance hosts have to be excellent dancers and very polite and accommodating but are not allowed to have any romantic liaisons with the single ladies. Other ladies will get jealous.
Mary Anne and Harry are on the Trivial teams that answer trivial questions and accumulate points throughout the cruise. Mike and Judy (computer people) said there are serious people on these teams with many arguments. Very serious players including the bridge people. Funny isn’t it that they take it so seriously.
Doug is coming back from his Golf course and we have to get a seat to watch the Equator Crossing Ceremony in the sun and heat. Did I mention it is hot hot and humid. Yes I did. Are you envious?
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