At breakfast this morning, we asked Presty how many folks were leaving in Osaka, the end of another segment. He stated that 44 would be leaving, while 60 were getting on. He added that the largest turnover will be in Hong Kong, the half way point of the world cruise. Then, when we reach some of the last ports in the Mediterranean, many of the European guests will be heading home, leaving us a smaller number heading transatlantic.
Since our time is like 18 hours head of Pacific time, we have been trying to watch some TV talk shows at 11am in our room. That works out just about right to make it to the dining room for lunch. Today, we went, as usual, around 12:15pm, and waited for Barb, who gets out of trivia at 12:15pm. She had a surprise treat for us, since she came in with Aart and Ellen. So we re-located to a table for five, and had another marathon lunch. It seemed to all of us that the rocking and rolling was getting worse. You almost had to time yourself to successfully make it up and out of your chair without stumbling. One good thing is that none of us get seasick. We sort of noticed that there were far fewer folks out and about today. Bet they are staying in their rooms instead.
It was a good time to watch a movie before dinner. Even if it was a cartoon movie, it was good. Dinnertime followed afterwards, and it was "gala". Not sure too many people were into dressing up tonight, as it was not a theme evening. Most definitely, there were many empty tables when we walked into the lower dining room. However, we always forget that we are a "fixed" table in the open-seating 5 to 9pm dining. The majority of folks had already been here and left by the time we enter.
The best thing on the menu, in our opinion, was the prime rib with mashed potatoes, carrots and beans. Although Martin's and Jim's lamb shank looked pretty tempting. Maybe, next time. We also had repeat guests with the 3rd officer, Frank, and his fiancée, Christina, join us. Nice to know they enjoyed their last visit with all of us, and wanted to come back. Also, there was another Captain's Dinner tonight, and Frank and Christina were available to come here.
Shortly after we placed our order, the wine steward served white and red wine to all that were interested. We always take perhaps ¼ of a glass full for the toast. Anyway, the ship took a sudden jerk, and over my wine went…..over the salt and pepper shaker and the bread basket. Good thing it wasn't dumped into someone's lap. Why just mine went over and the other ten glasses did not is a mystery. So for the rest of the evening, we held on to the wine and water glasses just in case. Frank pretty much indicated that these seas will continue, and the temps will be falling further tomorrow. We asked if rain was in the forecast, and he hesitated and said he was not allowed to mention that. He did say that he heard it was snowing in Osaka. Now we are glad we brought our down jackets, gloves, and scarves.
The clocks went back another hour tonight. Can say we don't mind that at all.
Bill & Mary Ann
PS John R……thanks for the info about Guam, especially about the ship that was docked across from us. Never would have guessed that it was a provisions and mail ship.
The view from our window……..
The waves exploding on the port side looking forward
The plants are doing well
