I am going to be well known by the Bridge officers, as my uber-sensitive fire/smoke alarm went off on the Bridge again this morning even though my water was room temperature and I left the bathroom door open as was suggested by several folks who had similar situations! I knew I was in trouble when the phone rang as I was rinsing off...I grabbed a towel and ran to the phone...muttering under my breath not nice things. I immediately said, "Oh, no, not the alarm again!" And he laughed and asked if I was OK. I said, "Yes, I'm fine, but my water was almost cold, I don't understand why it went off again!" He said that it must be very sensitive and then asked if I was showering with the bathroom door open or closed. I said that I was told to leave it open. He laughed and said, in his charming British accent, that someone was funning with me. I then asked what I could do to stop it from happening again and he said I could try keeping the door closed, but that the fire brigade will still be ready because it could happen then anyhow! I think I'm doomed in this room! It might be a past ghost or bad karma...ideas anyone?
The best thing about today? It is day five of eight sea days and we are over the hump! AND, Jeff and I got a perfect score on Music Trivia tonight! We disqualified ourselves and allowed two other teams to win, as Jeff really is an expert on music and being staff, he technically shouldn't play. But knowing we won was nice anyhow. It's the only trivia we feel secure about.
Tomorrow brings Jeff's first Improv Class which I'm thinking about...and one performance of his
Country Jam show. Oh, tonight we also saw The Avengers in the Movies Under the Stars outdoor venue above the swimming pools. It was a perfect night, a very calm night with a gentle breeze...the showers were earlier in the day.
We are having great difficulty staying connected to the Internet and its very frustrating. I've kept writing but can't get it published because I get disconnected too quickly. The other thing is I've had queries from our hotel in Rome and I can't get that response note to go out. I'll try again tomorrow, but I don't have much hope. We do have a computer expert aboard and perhaps I'll see him. I think we are just in a place where there is nothing. We passed a few islands today but they did not look to be inhabited at all. We are in Indonesian waters and tomorrow will pass between the islands of Medang and Gosong Sakunci headed toward the Java Sea...I've never heard of any of those!
I received a nice gift today...a couple of "coffee cards" which sell for $30 each and each card is good for 15 servings of Espressos, Macchiatos, Cappuccinos, Lattes, Iced Coffees or other specialty coffees...and free hot chocolate for Jeff.
I'm just about off sugar! And white foods too! Except for rice. Lots of rice is served. Usually three kinds of rice at every meal...sticky rice, curry rice and a rice with veggies. Having said that I weighed myself yesterday and haven't lost an ounce, but haven't gained anything either. Jeff says that's really good, because everyone gains. So, we went to the gym yesterday. It's always very crowded and he can only go after 6:00 PM so, we are limited. We are going to try to go every couple of days as time permits. We are busy!
One more tidbit about food. Today I tried for a taste of home...a tiny piece of something called "Pecan Cake" which looked like a bite sized square piece of pecan pie...except there were no pecans! It was made with ALMONDS! So, of course, it wasn't a taste of home at all...a forgery!
That's it for today...and here's another quote:
"I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read."...Oscar Wilde
Monday, May 27, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013. SEA DAY Three of Eight...sigh...& Sunday, May 26, Sea Day 4/8
After Jeff's two shows last evening, we grabbed a quick bite to eat at the buffet, then headed back to our cabin, where we started watching the series (there are six seasons on J's hard drive) of The Big Bang Theory. Watched three half hours' worth and hung it up for the night.
Both of us slept well, one of us without sleep aids, and that wouldn't be me. I can't always pray, talk or think myself out of that awful claustrophobic feeling. But, neither of us had to get up during the night and as a result neither gazed out of the portholes for minutes on end.
As of this afternoon, nothing has been sorted out, but there is a glimmer on the horizon. At lunch in the midst of the Great Barrier Reef, our Captain informed us that he had stopped the ship and the process of removing a passenger and spouse with medical attendants to a pilot ship was commencing. Shortly after, Jeff was notified that we hadn't been forgotten, but that various passengers had various complaints about their cabins and were being moved around...hah! At least they have cabins! They should not complain! We will need to wait a few more days. Hmmmm. OK. We will wait...and I. Will. Have fun. And not complain.
One other little thing to remember when traveling with Australians. Keep to the left. After a lifetime of walking and driving to the right, it's tricky navigating the other way...and a bit dangerous too. The Aussies also have a different sense of personal space when in a lift or just "around"...Americans are more liberal with space, allowing others more of it than what we are allotted. Just an observation...
Well, almost no time passed writing the last paragraph when J Michael received a call telling him a cabin had been allocated to me! That's good news. The location? On Deck 12. That's good news. Directly across from Captain Kent. Don't think that's good news, particularly. However as long as it is quiet and I remain a quiet crew member at all hours I'll be fine...so I'm told...by Jeff.
So, Sunday morning, after a restful night of sleep in a larger than twin bed, I headed to the shower. First problem...water was scalding hot and didn't adjust according to the markings on the dial. Second problem, the shower drain was partially, um, mostly blocked and in no time, had filled up the shower stall threatening to overflow. Third problem, the phone started ringing while I was in it ( In the shower that is...).Twice. Then a knock on the door. Then another phone call...by then I was out, but dripping. Seems the steam from my overheating shower caused my smoke alarm to register a fire situation on the bridge, which requires an officer to investigate! Another asterisk is by my name, I guess! And cold showers from now on. My, my, what a day this has been...
The rest of Saturday and Sunday was spent packing, moving, doing laundry, dodging raindrops, eating and chatting, and unpacking. Weather for the next few days includes rain, heat, and high humidity.
Quote for today: "Traveling may be...an experience we shall always remember, or an experience which, alas, we shall never forget." - J. Gordon in YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR, 1930
Both of us slept well, one of us without sleep aids, and that wouldn't be me. I can't always pray, talk or think myself out of that awful claustrophobic feeling. But, neither of us had to get up during the night and as a result neither gazed out of the portholes for minutes on end.
As of this afternoon, nothing has been sorted out, but there is a glimmer on the horizon. At lunch in the midst of the Great Barrier Reef, our Captain informed us that he had stopped the ship and the process of removing a passenger and spouse with medical attendants to a pilot ship was commencing. Shortly after, Jeff was notified that we hadn't been forgotten, but that various passengers had various complaints about their cabins and were being moved around...hah! At least they have cabins! They should not complain! We will need to wait a few more days. Hmmmm. OK. We will wait...and I. Will. Have fun. And not complain.
One other little thing to remember when traveling with Australians. Keep to the left. After a lifetime of walking and driving to the right, it's tricky navigating the other way...and a bit dangerous too. The Aussies also have a different sense of personal space when in a lift or just "around"...Americans are more liberal with space, allowing others more of it than what we are allotted. Just an observation...
Well, almost no time passed writing the last paragraph when J Michael received a call telling him a cabin had been allocated to me! That's good news. The location? On Deck 12. That's good news. Directly across from Captain Kent. Don't think that's good news, particularly. However as long as it is quiet and I remain a quiet crew member at all hours I'll be fine...so I'm told...by Jeff.
So, Sunday morning, after a restful night of sleep in a larger than twin bed, I headed to the shower. First problem...water was scalding hot and didn't adjust according to the markings on the dial. Second problem, the shower drain was partially, um, mostly blocked and in no time, had filled up the shower stall threatening to overflow. Third problem, the phone started ringing while I was in it ( In the shower that is...).Twice. Then a knock on the door. Then another phone call...by then I was out, but dripping. Seems the steam from my overheating shower caused my smoke alarm to register a fire situation on the bridge, which requires an officer to investigate! Another asterisk is by my name, I guess! And cold showers from now on. My, my, what a day this has been...
The rest of Saturday and Sunday was spent packing, moving, doing laundry, dodging raindrops, eating and chatting, and unpacking. Weather for the next few days includes rain, heat, and high humidity.
Quote for today: "Traveling may be...an experience we shall always remember, or an experience which, alas, we shall never forget." - J. Gordon in YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR, 1930
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Friday, May 24 AT SEA
Oh boy. These sea days are very long. There don't seem to be as many activity choices during these days and they are even longer when there aren't available friends to wander with or to spend time talking to, or to play cards with...sigh. We are missing Jeanne, Belinda and Mick who companioned us through the islands. And this is only sea day number two...
I did sleep better last night and I think Jeff did too. And, the cruise director called in this morning saying he would sort things out for us...wonder how that will work out. I could end up in a dinghy off the port bow!
Today we are sailing with a falling barometer. We are off the coast of Eastern Australia, having passed the Whitsundays, but still transiting the Great Barrier Reef...we should pass by Cairns and Cooktown as we head toward Cape Flattery. It's very cloudy, but mild in the 70s. By tomorrow we should be back in the more tropical mid 80's.
If you've never been on a cruise ship for a sea journey or if it's been a long while you can forget the little things that come into play on a daily basis onboard. For instance, there's a dress code. Formal Nights are designated during spans of sea days and they are taken seriously. After six o'clock only formally dressed people should be seen in public areas. And that means only closed- toed shoes for ladies. I, however, did not bring any such shoes. I brought sandals, casual and slightly dressier. So last night was a formal night and we were invited to a birthday dinner at 8:00 pm in the Italian Bistro for a cast member. Jeff poked through my shoes to find the right ones. I told him I didn't have any, and didn't have any for the last cruise either. I just wore a pair of grey linen slacks with a black lacy shell and a salmon colored linen jacket...shoes? Black strappy sandals and freshly hued toes to match the jacket. Not really formal attire, but very decent for a tropical night onboard. I suggested that we find an out of the way place to scan the elite passengers dressed for the festivities...so we did. On the way I saw only a couple pair of women's feet NOT in sandals!
As we watched the parade of people headed to and from the champagne fountain and the Captain's Welcome Speech, I would say about every third couple or single was dressed for hunting in the outback, fishing on the coast, or wandering homeless in Smalltown, Anywhere.
Sad to say that formal rule was broken often. I can safely say my ship wardrobe will do nicely, thank you very much. Check.
There are other rules too. Like the one about not peeking under the ladies restroom doors to see if any are unoccupied when all the doors are closed. Hah. You must guess, then try a door, hoping if anyone IS in there, that she locked the door properly. Of course the door you pick to try isn't locked, is in use, and both you and the occupant are embarrassed along with the other ladies waiting impatiently. Oi!
And, no one is supposed to go into the dining room for lunch wearing shorts. Come on! This is the tropics!
Sorting out tipping is tricky too. If you are a passenger you are automatically charged about eleven dollars a day for gratuities which you assume are shared by all the service staff. But what about the hairdresser who cut your hair and you didn't tip, but found out later perhaps you should have tipped...and now you run into her everywhere it seems...I think she's going to get a late make up tip!
Yes, you can become overly compulsive about these oddities, but I refuse. I simply state them for you to consider. I've gotten them off my chest so they won't bother me anymore!
I'm looking forward to tonight...Jeff has two shows to perform so my evening is taken and will be fun. Moments to Remember is this one. And, it's not formal, it's Smart Casual, whatever that is...probably what I wore last night!
The daily newsletter has taken to posting a quote and I offer their choice for today: "One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things." - Henry Miller
I did sleep better last night and I think Jeff did too. And, the cruise director called in this morning saying he would sort things out for us...wonder how that will work out. I could end up in a dinghy off the port bow!
Today we are sailing with a falling barometer. We are off the coast of Eastern Australia, having passed the Whitsundays, but still transiting the Great Barrier Reef...we should pass by Cairns and Cooktown as we head toward Cape Flattery. It's very cloudy, but mild in the 70s. By tomorrow we should be back in the more tropical mid 80's.
If you've never been on a cruise ship for a sea journey or if it's been a long while you can forget the little things that come into play on a daily basis onboard. For instance, there's a dress code. Formal Nights are designated during spans of sea days and they are taken seriously. After six o'clock only formally dressed people should be seen in public areas. And that means only closed- toed shoes for ladies. I, however, did not bring any such shoes. I brought sandals, casual and slightly dressier. So last night was a formal night and we were invited to a birthday dinner at 8:00 pm in the Italian Bistro for a cast member. Jeff poked through my shoes to find the right ones. I told him I didn't have any, and didn't have any for the last cruise either. I just wore a pair of grey linen slacks with a black lacy shell and a salmon colored linen jacket...shoes? Black strappy sandals and freshly hued toes to match the jacket. Not really formal attire, but very decent for a tropical night onboard. I suggested that we find an out of the way place to scan the elite passengers dressed for the festivities...so we did. On the way I saw only a couple pair of women's feet NOT in sandals!
As we watched the parade of people headed to and from the champagne fountain and the Captain's Welcome Speech, I would say about every third couple or single was dressed for hunting in the outback, fishing on the coast, or wandering homeless in Smalltown, Anywhere.
Sad to say that formal rule was broken often. I can safely say my ship wardrobe will do nicely, thank you very much. Check.
There are other rules too. Like the one about not peeking under the ladies restroom doors to see if any are unoccupied when all the doors are closed. Hah. You must guess, then try a door, hoping if anyone IS in there, that she locked the door properly. Of course the door you pick to try isn't locked, is in use, and both you and the occupant are embarrassed along with the other ladies waiting impatiently. Oi!
And, no one is supposed to go into the dining room for lunch wearing shorts. Come on! This is the tropics!
Sorting out tipping is tricky too. If you are a passenger you are automatically charged about eleven dollars a day for gratuities which you assume are shared by all the service staff. But what about the hairdresser who cut your hair and you didn't tip, but found out later perhaps you should have tipped...and now you run into her everywhere it seems...I think she's going to get a late make up tip!
Yes, you can become overly compulsive about these oddities, but I refuse. I simply state them for you to consider. I've gotten them off my chest so they won't bother me anymore!
I'm looking forward to tonight...Jeff has two shows to perform so my evening is taken and will be fun. Moments to Remember is this one. And, it's not formal, it's Smart Casual, whatever that is...probably what I wore last night!
The daily newsletter has taken to posting a quote and I offer their choice for today: "One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things." - Henry Miller
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Brisbane, Australia and Thursday, May 23... Sea Day, One of EIGHT
We were up very early this morning; Jeff, to get his two large boxes examined by Customs officials before mailing them home and me, to move out of my Tenth Baja Deck cabin to Jeff's fourth deck cabin. Once we sail later today I should be assigned a new cabin which will be mine until Dubai, when we do the whole pack n' move thing again.
After we cleared the ship we walked and Jeff carried those two heavy boxes about a mile to catch a CAT boat. After a forty minute ride he settled me in a nice spot in the public library which features free WiFi!, while he took those boxes another mile down the road to the post office.
Today is the ideal day to be in this part of Brisbane, because there is a Wednesday Market Festival each week. There are about fifty vendors outside selling yummy things like kettle corn, French pastries, dim sum, dumplings, fruits and vegetables as well as craft items. This is located at the bridge/river end of Queen Street. Queen Street itself is a high end shopping street and goes on forever it seems. We will only have about two hours to shop and have some lunch, visit the ATM and buy and write postcards...we have to be back onboard by around 3:00 and we have to allow an hour for the trip back by boat and feet!
Just a quick note on the changeover for this next cruise, which is divided into segments. This first segment is from Sydney/Brisbane to Dubai. Most of the passengers carry elite Princess status which means they have traveled more than a couple hundred nights on Princess ships in the past. Many of these are returning around-the-world trippers. These first few days have changed the personality of the ship in subtle but noticeable ways. It's more uncomfortable because it doesn't feel friendly as folks try to figure out the ship and how things are organized and scheduled. And there are more unsettled people wandering about moving very very slowly, due to too much anti seasickness medication perhaps. It's kind of like the zombies thing. It will probably settle down in a few more days, but it's not too much fun right now.
I can't remember if I mentioned our lunch yesterday in the dining room with two of the entertainers. We closed down the place after a very funny time. And last night, the other entertainment was The Aussie Boys, three young men singers who did a short program of all Australian songs of which I knew two and liked both of them...songs that is, not the men. I would rate their program fair because it was so short and a little cheesy too.
THURSDAY, MAY 23
So, that part about sorting out the room was a falsehood and fiasco as apparently I don't exist onboard right now and because of a changeover in front desk folks no one knows what to do with me. As a result I spent the night in Jeff's cabin, and neither of us slept well. A quick stop at the front desk yet again this morning (Thursday, May 23) gives us the following info, " There are no vacant cabins." We know this isn't true because 200 people got on in Sydney and 300 people got off in Brisbane. But, somewhat officially, I exist again, and am officially in Jeff's cabin which is good and notsogood. Good? I pay nothing for the days I'm in his cabin. NOTSOGOOD? Everything else...we can't sleep well...I purr, Jeff sleeps very lightly. I'm somewhat claustrophobic and the lower bunk is difficult at best...I guess I thought he would have two twins side by side. I spent part of the night standing by the portholes, cooling off (it was very warm), and talking myself into getting back in the close quartered bed. Also, Crew rooms do not include hair dryers...a small problem for me as I didn't bring one along and passenger rooms have them.
Tonight is a formal night so I've got to dig out something to iron, then wear. Bonus is that I can use the crew iron and won't have to fight with the grumpy laundry ladies. Our entertainment for the night will be seeing Donna Campbell, who does a show featuring all Dolly Parton songs and stories. Jeff said she's very good, so we will go to see her.
After we cleared the ship we walked and Jeff carried those two heavy boxes about a mile to catch a CAT boat. After a forty minute ride he settled me in a nice spot in the public library which features free WiFi!, while he took those boxes another mile down the road to the post office.
Today is the ideal day to be in this part of Brisbane, because there is a Wednesday Market Festival each week. There are about fifty vendors outside selling yummy things like kettle corn, French pastries, dim sum, dumplings, fruits and vegetables as well as craft items. This is located at the bridge/river end of Queen Street. Queen Street itself is a high end shopping street and goes on forever it seems. We will only have about two hours to shop and have some lunch, visit the ATM and buy and write postcards...we have to be back onboard by around 3:00 and we have to allow an hour for the trip back by boat and feet!
Just a quick note on the changeover for this next cruise, which is divided into segments. This first segment is from Sydney/Brisbane to Dubai. Most of the passengers carry elite Princess status which means they have traveled more than a couple hundred nights on Princess ships in the past. Many of these are returning around-the-world trippers. These first few days have changed the personality of the ship in subtle but noticeable ways. It's more uncomfortable because it doesn't feel friendly as folks try to figure out the ship and how things are organized and scheduled. And there are more unsettled people wandering about moving very very slowly, due to too much anti seasickness medication perhaps. It's kind of like the zombies thing. It will probably settle down in a few more days, but it's not too much fun right now.
I can't remember if I mentioned our lunch yesterday in the dining room with two of the entertainers. We closed down the place after a very funny time. And last night, the other entertainment was The Aussie Boys, three young men singers who did a short program of all Australian songs of which I knew two and liked both of them...songs that is, not the men. I would rate their program fair because it was so short and a little cheesy too.
THURSDAY, MAY 23
So, that part about sorting out the room was a falsehood and fiasco as apparently I don't exist onboard right now and because of a changeover in front desk folks no one knows what to do with me. As a result I spent the night in Jeff's cabin, and neither of us slept well. A quick stop at the front desk yet again this morning (Thursday, May 23) gives us the following info, " There are no vacant cabins." We know this isn't true because 200 people got on in Sydney and 300 people got off in Brisbane. But, somewhat officially, I exist again, and am officially in Jeff's cabin which is good and notsogood. Good? I pay nothing for the days I'm in his cabin. NOTSOGOOD? Everything else...we can't sleep well...I purr, Jeff sleeps very lightly. I'm somewhat claustrophobic and the lower bunk is difficult at best...I guess I thought he would have two twins side by side. I spent part of the night standing by the portholes, cooling off (it was very warm), and talking myself into getting back in the close quartered bed. Also, Crew rooms do not include hair dryers...a small problem for me as I didn't bring one along and passenger rooms have them.
Tonight is a formal night so I've got to dig out something to iron, then wear. Bonus is that I can use the crew iron and won't have to fight with the grumpy laundry ladies. Our entertainment for the night will be seeing Donna Campbell, who does a show featuring all Dolly Parton songs and stories. Jeff said she's very good, so we will go to see her.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013. At Sea...
We have a new Captain, William Kent.
I slept well; and talked with Jack early this morning, who gave me the CASTLE update.
Very sad about the Oklahoma tornado. A video on our SKY NEWS channel showed a woman talking about her experience and then her little dog appeared in the rubble...very moving story.
Today I had a fun lunch in the Dining Room (fancy schmancy) with Jeff and two funny, funny guys who are performing tonight. I saw their show last cruise and it was nice to meet them up close and personal and hear their stories. And we laughed. A lot.
I joined the new Pop Choir and we have a smaller group to start, however we may grow a bit over this first week. This new show will feature music from many musicals and will be fun to perform.
Jeff and I plan to do some serious walking or gym activities this cruise since I'm feeling better. We walked our first mile on Deck 7 this afternoon, however he didn't like it because we encountered folks walking in both directions! Even though signs are clearly posted J said this is the only ship where walkers walk clockwise! But really, it's confusing because you have walkers and even joggers running in both directions! Not sure how we will resolve this...it stressed him out.
That's about all for today...nothing really exciting, but a mild, very pleasant day. Tomorrow, in Brisbane, Jeff and I will do our own thing because he's very familiar with the city and using the water taxis to get around.
Cheers!
I slept well; and talked with Jack early this morning, who gave me the CASTLE update.
Very sad about the Oklahoma tornado. A video on our SKY NEWS channel showed a woman talking about her experience and then her little dog appeared in the rubble...very moving story.
Today I had a fun lunch in the Dining Room (fancy schmancy) with Jeff and two funny, funny guys who are performing tonight. I saw their show last cruise and it was nice to meet them up close and personal and hear their stories. And we laughed. A lot.
I joined the new Pop Choir and we have a smaller group to start, however we may grow a bit over this first week. This new show will feature music from many musicals and will be fun to perform.
Jeff and I plan to do some serious walking or gym activities this cruise since I'm feeling better. We walked our first mile on Deck 7 this afternoon, however he didn't like it because we encountered folks walking in both directions! Even though signs are clearly posted J said this is the only ship where walkers walk clockwise! But really, it's confusing because you have walkers and even joggers running in both directions! Not sure how we will resolve this...it stressed him out.
That's about all for today...nothing really exciting, but a mild, very pleasant day. Tomorrow, in Brisbane, Jeff and I will do our own thing because he's very familiar with the city and using the water taxis to get around.
Cheers!
Monday, May 20, 2013. Around the World Cruise Day One, Sydney
Spent a fun day with Sally Bowyer who flew in from Melbourne to be with us. Since we were not in Darling Harbour, but docked a good distance away, we taxied to the City Centre at the Capitol Theatre. I'm sure you want to know why there? Because there is a small independent grocer/7-11 type store that sells Maynard's Wine Gums! (Jeff's and my favorite candy!)
CD store, Woolworth's, McDonald's. For lunch. Jeff swears their french fries are better than ours and as good as the Pago Pago ones we had last week! I can't prove him wrong. And he said we probably won't have more of the same until we get home, which is OK with me.
After lunch we walked a bit and had a snack at a chocolate shop before catching another cab back to the ship. It was a short day but lots of fun and so nice to finally meet Sally in person after our Skype-meeting.
Back on board ship, I was assigned yet another room, this one is an inside room on Deck 10 where there are suites and a few smaller rooms. Mine is very nice but it doesn't really matter because I'll only be there for two nights...then in Brisbane I'll get another cabin until Dubai, when I'll probably be evicted again. But as the Aussies say, "No worries!"
Tonight Jeff and the dancers perform their WABS....Welcome Aboard Show. Then, a quick, late dinner and off to bed.
CD store, Woolworth's, McDonald's. For lunch. Jeff swears their french fries are better than ours and as good as the Pago Pago ones we had last week! I can't prove him wrong. And he said we probably won't have more of the same until we get home, which is OK with me.
After lunch we walked a bit and had a snack at a chocolate shop before catching another cab back to the ship. It was a short day but lots of fun and so nice to finally meet Sally in person after our Skype-meeting.
Back on board ship, I was assigned yet another room, this one is an inside room on Deck 10 where there are suites and a few smaller rooms. Mine is very nice but it doesn't really matter because I'll only be there for two nights...then in Brisbane I'll get another cabin until Dubai, when I'll probably be evicted again. But as the Aussies say, "No worries!"
Tonight Jeff and the dancers perform their WABS....Welcome Aboard Show. Then, a quick, late dinner and off to bed.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Sunday, May 19, 2013. Sea Day Two of Two. Tasman Sea and Rough Waters
Rocking and Rolling along still headed ing toward Sydney. Busy Day started with Interdenominational church service at 9:00. Very moving and presided over by a Methodist minister from Australia. I was the weeping one in the second last row...why? The hymns. That happens. Everyone knows I'm a weeper! I should hire myself out at funerals where no one comes. My eyes will leak and I will weep...guaranteed! Oh boy!
From there, to haircut appointment where I felt like weeping again, but it will grow back.
And after that, a showing of the concert film with champagne served. Two glasses and no breakfast equalled more unsteady efforts to get around!
Quick lunch/breakfast and packing. Packing. Packing.
Goodbyes with chocolate covered strawberries. Moving stuff to Jeff's cabin as my eviction notice came through. Settled accounts of first cruise and received Australia Customs forms. Figuring out plans for tomorrow.
Final Trivia...subject "travel". Arrrrgghhhh. Came in third again! Prize was a World Cruise....brochure! Said goodbyes to Jeanne and Belinda and Mick, new friends who go back to Adelaide and Melbourne tomorrow. I'll miss them, but we exchanged addresses and we will try to keep in touch.
Whew. Last night is hard. Called Amy for a quick chat and caught up with Apex doings. Yawn...time for pillow time.
From there, to haircut appointment where I felt like weeping again, but it will grow back.
And after that, a showing of the concert film with champagne served. Two glasses and no breakfast equalled more unsteady efforts to get around!
Quick lunch/breakfast and packing. Packing. Packing.
Goodbyes with chocolate covered strawberries. Moving stuff to Jeff's cabin as my eviction notice came through. Settled accounts of first cruise and received Australia Customs forms. Figuring out plans for tomorrow.
Final Trivia...subject "travel". Arrrrgghhhh. Came in third again! Prize was a World Cruise....brochure! Said goodbyes to Jeanne and Belinda and Mick, new friends who go back to Adelaide and Melbourne tomorrow. I'll miss them, but we exchanged addresses and we will try to keep in touch.
Whew. Last night is hard. Called Amy for a quick chat and caught up with Apex doings. Yawn...time for pillow time.
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