The seas were so roly-poly I couldn't sleep and finally dozed off about four in the morning. Woke up about 9, but the drawers in the desk in my room were opening and closing with every tilt of the ship and we were still tilting radically. So, I put the pillows over my head, tucked myself back in and woke again after noon, missing Pop Choir practice. I called Jeff around one to let him know I was alive, but barely, and crawled back into my nest. Formal night and seeing his shows seemed impossible for most of the day. A wonder that I was never really sick, just a headache and general malaise. Thankfully, the seas moderated a little and I pulled myself together and wobbled to the theatre about 7:30 in time to visit with new friends, who were still recovering from their trip to Agra and the Taj Mahal, and watch "Stardust".
I stayed to watch show number two and afterward dragged myself up to meet Jeff and find something to eat as I hadn't eaten since lunch the day before. The buffet was cleaned up, totally. There was nothing left, honestly, but a few desserts. I munched a few French fries from Jeff's plate and moved on to chocolate pie. After a glass or two of water we worked our way down to the deck where we often meet others for a nightcap glass of wine. We did that, then said our good nights around 1:00. It was good to learn that the clocks went back yet another hour and will go back one more tonight (June 13) before we get to Egypt.
Today dawned with very little rolling and that was a nice change. Jeff sings at 4:00 for a special Captain's event and then we will meet at 'half seven' for cocktails before joining UK friends for dinner in the dining room. Entertainment tonight is the oft-postponed Tropical Deck Party which is another opportunity for the ship to sell alcohol in huge amounts, especially since it is so hot. None of us...in our little group...particularly enjoy these sorts of noisy, crowded events, so we'll probably find a quiet corner to chat and tell funny stories of life at sea. Of those, there are plenty!
It's very hard to believe that two weeks from tomorrow Jeff and I will disembark in Italy. There has been some more speculation about Istanbul, but no firm decision yet. Same with Athens, which at the moment is having a strike of some sort. Both places, along with Egypt and Israel...Jordan might be added to the list...can go volatile in a moment. We will see.
PS. The featured movie on TV today? THE HELP!
Quote: "The Sun himself cannot forget His fellow traveller." ...Anonymous
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