DAY 25 1 of 6 days at Sea

We awoke to another beautiful day. We had a bit of a late night last night as we popped into the Pig and Whistle after dinner.  Robbie is the resident musician, he both sings and plays the guitar.  He has a huge repotoir of songs.  We couldn’t catch him out at all, every song we asked him to sing he did. Roy and he hit it instantly as they both originate from Liverpool UK. Of course we had to sing ‘You’ll never walk alone’…… in Scouse. J

Later in the evening was party time with a pool party up on deck in the warm Arabian night air.  Everyone was in full swing with glow in the dark drinking glasses and flashing glow in the dark rings.  The crew had everyone up dancing. The bands around the ship are all excellent and have the knack of playing just the right music to make you want to do nothing but dance.  All is well until we go to get out of bed the next morning, it’s then we realise how much we must have danced the night before. J

Speaking to various people today it sounds as if Luxor and the Valley of the Kings was a great success.  It was a long day for everyone but well worth it.  Now that we have 6 days at sea there’s time enough to chill out and enjoy the sea days until we arrive in Dubai. 

This morning was day one of our progressive Trivia. Chris, the Activities Manager who takes the Trivia is excellent, and well spoken. Our team,  ‘The 42 Dayers’ achieved 15 out of 20……good start but can we keep it up? I know it’s only going to get harder….but it’s fun and it keeps the brain sharp……or should I say sharpish. J

The ship had a ‘drill’ this morning as we will be sailing through the Gulf of Aden and it is mandatory certain procedures are carried out.

Those who have booked an aft corner or even just an aft cabin on this ship are in for a treat.  We think it’s the best spot on the ship.

Reburshiment continues on the ship.  They have been replacing carpet in various different venues around the ship. I believe the hallway carpet is being replaced deck by deck also. None of the work taking place has interfered with anyone’s enjoyment on the ship. It’s not until you walk past somewhere and notice it’s changed that you learn of the changes going on.

Don’t know if I have mentioned it before….. you’ll have to forgive me if I have…. My brain is well into ‘cruise mode’ now. The shop sales on board are excellent the usual watches and other Bijeux Terner items, pashminas, hats, evening bags etc are all US$10.00 each.  One of the shops even sells sports shoes by La Coste and Puma all for good prices. I could have bought all the Guess Handbags, they have a great selection on board.

I had a go at Bingo again this afternoon but didn’t win a thing.  There were not many there as most are enjoying the hot weather and are up sunning themselves around the pool, especially those who come from cooler climates.  They’re talking about having the Bingo around the pool which would be a good idea as more would play and the Jackpot would be worth winning. 

Roy won our Olympic Shuffleboard challenge yesterday afternoon…. He can’t fit his head through a double open door today….. just watch that change after we play our Golf round this afternoon…hahaha. J

Two hours later………Just got back from our golf challenge which was won by Brian, we had a late scratching from Margaret who has a cold and cough.  Roy and I had the same thing between New Orleans and Barcelona. Naturally after our challenge we enjoy a debriefing drink at one of the bars, we try to use a different  bar everyday…..there’s plenty to choose from on this ship. J Tomorrows challenge will be Table Tennis.

On the way to drinks we passed by Johnny Rockets, it’s located aft on deck 12.  The staff got us all dancing as they do there.  It’s a fun place and we’re going for lunch there tomorrow.  It’s just like the Diner from ‘Happy Days’ and a lot of fun. There is a cover charge of US$4.95 per person for all you can eat, well worth the money.

Tonight’s 50’s and 60’s Rock and Roll night was excellent.  I’m sure we’ll have a few sore muscles tomorrow from doing the Twist. J

We’re loving the US$3.00 cocktail of the day, they have all been delicious and a couple of variations we hadn’t tried before. Perfect on these very hot and humid days.

Another late night but who cares we never know what the time let alone the day. The best I could do is tell you what month and year it is…..lol.  J

At sea again tomorrow are now leaving Saudi Arabia and sailing toward Yemen This distance we need to travel between Safaga and Dubai is over 4000 nautical miles.

Correction…… we were advised today there will be two Formal nights from Dubai to Singapore.