DAY 27 day 3 of 6 days at Sea

Another beautiful and warm morning again. Progressive Trivia no:3 wasn’t so good for us today, we got a miserable 11 out of 20. So often we debate between two answers, one of which ends up being correct but we end up putting down the wrong one…..darn.

The Captain has quite a sense of humour.  In his report this morning he was apologizing for all the security on board but also explaining that of course safety is paramount on the ship.  Then he finishes by saying with all these dark and romantic settings around the ship after dusk…… he’ll be interested to see the results in 9 months time…… J Unfortunately he also disembarks in Dubai so we were told.  He’s been very informative and thorough with his reports from the Bridge.

It’s so hot outside this afternoon our Olympic challenge has been relocated to an indoor sport…..cards. We think we’ll have to have the outdoor pursuits in the morning before it gets too hot.  Apparently the temperature expected when we reach Dubai will be in the mid 40’s…….eeek.  I think I can handle that if Roy keeps me inside the Gold Souqs where it’s cool and he has his credit card in his hot little hand……lol. 

As always we have heard from the ‘moaners’ on board, and there’s always plenty, don’t know why they bother going on holiday in the first place because nothing seems to please them. 

If I worked on a cruise ship I’d write a book, I’m sure it would be a best seller. Jimmy the Cruise Director has ‘the’ list of stupid questions the guests ask.  One I remember was “I’ve had my photo taken at dinner on the Formal nights but now the photos have been removed from the display and are in piles.  How I will know which one is mine now that I want to buy one?”

We finished our Formal night off tonight with a couple of after dinner drinks at the Pig and Whistle which is always packed. If we don’t get a seat inside there’s always plenty outside on the ‘street’, the Royal Promenade.  Robbie McNay the resident entertainer is excellent.  He’s on the ship until November for those who may be on this ship between now and then.  He’s fun and plays great music.

At sea tomorrow.