Let There Be Land

We have tried to post pictures but given the limited internet connections it has been a challenge. We’ll try to add some in time.

We wanted to share some additional thoughts about last evening.

We had a wonderful time at the reception held at the Captain’s Quarters. There were close to 30 guests in attendance along with various officers. Once again, we spoke with the Captain and he continues to be very interesting to talk with. For a good portion of the reception we spoke with the Hotel Director. We enjoyed talking about this ship and also talking about the Serenity and how the two compare. Later on we spoke with the Vice Captain and the talk then turned to the technical aspects of the ship. We asked him a number of questions about the ship and about his experiences in both calm and rough seas. All three of these officers have much in common from the experiences at sea to their warmth and charm, to their professionalism and to their interest in both the guests and the crew. Towards the end of the reception we recognized four other guests. Guess who? Yes, the four other members of our Trivia Team.

After dinner we dined at Prego with Ambassador Peck and his wife Ann who we have come to know so well from our other sailings. It was our first time back to Prego on this voyage. Lots of wonderfully prepared Italian foods to choose from. Ironically, we each ordered the same entrée which was the Swordfish Special of he evening. We enjoyed a wonderful meal with outstanding service and equally outstanding conversation for over two hours. We chatted with the Specialty Restaurant Maitre d’ someone we have also come to know quite well.

We will post early today because when we reach land at 5:00 PM Hawaii time the Internet service will be down. We are not sure about the status tomorrow so we may not post tomorrow.

We set the clocks back last evening and once again Keith woke up early and was up at the Fitness Center by around 5:15 AM. About thirty minutes later there were others up there who, like, Keith, arrive fairly early.

Anne Marie is feeling better but is another few days away from being back to normal so she stayed in the room while Keith worked out.

We enjoyed another nice breakfast in the room. We would have tried the Lido Café by now but with Anne Marie not feeling herself it is just easier to have breakfast in the room.

Since part of today is a sea day there are lots of activities. Destination Lecturer Dorinda Nicholson presented :Honolulu: Then and Now”. As part of this talke she covered the area from its volcanic origins to its statehood. She has been a very good lecturer and we enjoyed today’s lecure.

There were a variety of other programs including stretching and yoga classes, music classes, a French class, a beginners bridge class, and an intermediate bridge class, a golf clinic, jackpot bingo, needlepoint, rap with the Rabbi, and of course Team Trivia. In the afternoon, there is an equally impressive list of activities including gaming lessons, a lecture on estate planning, duplicate and social bridge, another golf clinic, a movie, a talk on art work, afternoon tea and some additional fitness classes.

We enjoyed today’s Rap With The Rabbi. We did well in Team Trivia but not well enough to win.

After Team Trivia we enjoyed a very nice lunch in the dining room. We have ordered a special dinner for this evening.

We are due to arrive in Hawaii in just a few hours. The weather forecast for this evening is for rain showers. Hopefully, tomorrow will be nicer.

The seas have been more rough than what we experienced last year and even a bit more rough than what we experienced a few years ago. The seas today have also been rough and this should last until we dock later today. The captain does promise that we will not feel the rough seas when in port. ☺


Keith & Anne Marie