OK, we've got the drill down pat for tomorrow. All of us got a letter with the Australian Immigration Procedures directions for tomorrow after we land in White Harbor. The formalities will begin at 7:45am in the terminal. The number we received is seven, but we have no idea what time we will be called off. In fact, we do not know if they start with the number one for that matter. Once through the inspection, no one will be allowed to return on the ship until everyone, including staff, have cleared the inspection. The officials have to have a "zero count". They hope to have that count done by 9:30am. We shall see........
Few people were out and about today, since there are a number of them packing to leave us tomorrow. The promenade deck was virtually empty, making walking at any speed a delight. You would be surprised how many people think it is a roller derby competition. But not on this trip, at least so far. Now when the new passengers board on the 12th, it may be a different story.
Talks in the Queens Lounge continued with On Location Stephen Kent speaking about 60,000 years of Australia's indigenous people. Artist in Residence, Benjamin Sack, presented a film on global art history, with an art sale following the presentation. Finally, Dr. Whitford delivered an interesting speech on the strangest weather on earth. Reports from fellow passengers have given him an A plus. We totally agree.
Dinnertime was extremely noisy this evening, with most of the surrounding tables full of guests. They were have a great time, mostly because some of them eating their final dinner with us. The first segment of about 36 days will end tomorrow morning. The total distance traveled will be 10,711 nautical miles (1.15 nautical mile to the statute mile). And we still have a long ways to go.......
