Monday 26 March 2012 - At Sea - Enroute to Brisbane, Australia

Monday 26 March 2012 – At Sea – Enroute to Brisbane, Australia

Up at 6:00 am after a very rocky night on rough seas.    After breakfast – it is off to a 9:30 am lecture on the real story of Mutiny on the Bounty by Captain John Foley – then to Beginners’ Bridge.   Our group is dwindling – people may have lost interest.

At 11:00 am there is a fashion show outside the boutiques followed by a big sale – with 50% off.  The models are the entertainment staff so everything looks good on them and with Nolan as the announcer – it  is a fun event.

Lunch at Waves Grill on the deck – Dave and Patte have procured a nice shady table.

After lunch as a way of  easing myself back into the real world – I return all the books I have borrowed from the library.  But I cannot resist checking the swap corner to see if anything  piques my interest – of course I find a couple.

High Tea today is “The Gala Tea” – Phil reports that people started lining up outside the Regatta Lounge 20 minutes early.  By the time Phil, Patte, Beth and I arrive after 4:00pm  the line is still there.  With no place to sit,  guests leave with plates of food to enjoy elsewhere on the ship.

The Gala Tea is a sight to behold – from the “Castle” made out of chocolate to the “Lobster” made out of nougat and all the delicacies in between. Just a walk through  is enjoyable enough.  

Trivia is next  – we miss 3^rd place by just ½ point.   After Trivia I have a nice chat with Chuck and Mary – and George and Hillary whose daughter just got engaged so they are celebrating.

Dinner is in Toscana – wonderful as usual.  At this point in the trip --  I am never hungry so eating has become a pastime that has nothing to do with nourishing my body.

At 9:30 pm – a singer, Donald Cant, performs show tunes – particularly Phantom of the Opera and a medley written and recorded by Anthony Newley.  This guy is terrific – he has a distinctive voice and quite a presence -- he is 6’5”.  His engaging personality adds to the package – he relates his recent experience in Regatta’s  laundry room which has the crowd howling.

Another full day at sea – we are looking forward to Brisbane (pronounced Brisbin) tomorrow.

Thanks for Reading!

Pat