2 days AT SEA

Day 12, April 25, 2012  AT SEA, where else?

We are on our way to Spain.  The excitement of going through the Straits of Gibraltar was high until the captain informed us, in his very thick accent, that  it would be at 1AM on the 27th.  Now the 27th didn’t phase anyone, it was the 1AM that got to everyone.  Hopefully the timing for the Suez Canal crossing will be better timed so we won’t sleep through it, too. 

Oh, yeah!  We have moved the clock forward another hour this noon.  I have lost count of how many 23 hour days we have had so far, but  I think it will be 16 by the time we reach Singapore. Our table mates are doing the reverse crossing in December and will have 25 hour days at that time.  That is granting the wish to have more time to do things.  More time to sit and read, and read, and read gets to be a little much--and I love to read!

The seagoing sleepies  have gotten to Marshall.  I had them when we left Nassau so I totally  understand.   There are activities to do, but with this long  of a cruise,  there will be plenty of time  to do all of the activities and sample everything that the ship has to offer food-wise; therefore, why not just have a giant sleep-in?

Assuming the role of food provider-- like a mother bird, I scoured each of the foodie venues selecting only the most desirable, nutritious of items to sustain Marshall.  Yes, I got him a giant bowl of chocolate soft-serve and several raisin/oatmeal cookies. 

Recovery!  Marshall was back to his normally genial self and ready to attend the formal dinner, Elton John show, and  dance @ the Pig & Whistle.    Late night of fun.  good thing it is not a port day and we can sleep in without missing anything. 

Day 13, April 26  THE Gathering. 

All continuing passengers were to attend a meeting regarding the process to continue on board.  For us who are moving cabins, they will take care of it,  We just need to “hold on to” our valuables.  Since he will be with me, I will not have to worry about him being misplaced. They  discussed the passport/visa issues for each of the countries we will be visiting.  It appears we will be giving the Passports to them and getting them back a number of times.  Some of the questions asked seemed to be no-brainers; but since all elevators do not go to the same floor, so to speak, they were expected. 

In the end, we had a glass of champagne on RCL, surrendered our passports for a bit, and were on the same floor as the photographer displays, art auction items, and the dining room.  What an opportunity it  opened up for the next adventure!   Where does one start ?

No pictures, you can look at the previous of water and get the idea.