at Sea
Final sea day before we port in Colombo, Sri Lanka. We have an entire day tour when we arrive. Lots of communication from the tour company about timing and pickup.
We walked on the promenade again today. Hot and humid and looks like we are heading into a storm. Lightning and thunder. A little rain hit us before we finished.
We have lunch each day around the Lido swimming pool. The roof here can be opened and closed. Through most of the cruise, the roof was opened during the day. When we were in rough water, the roof, which opens in two sections from the center, would slide back and forth and pound against the walls. Some days it made us move from this area. During calm days, the roof was fine. There is obviously something that needs to be repaired. The roof hasn’t been opened in weeks even though were are in calm water. Looks like the complainers won again.
Another “block party” was scheduled for the afternoon. This is an opportunity to come out and meet your neighbors. The party is only 45 mins and the staff pours complimentary drinks and serves snacks. The theme of this party was “The Raffles Hotel Bar”. Here they served the famous Singapore Sling (now $36) and peanuts. The shells are discarded on the floor. The entertainments’ staff effort was to create the same atmosphere at this party. Peanuts and Singapore Slings. One of the complainers got wind of this and complained on Facebook (and maybe other social media) that the staff is over worked and they would have to clean it up. (I will buy her a broom)They also mentioned peanut allergies (I doubt if any here that has this allergy complained). Another win for the complainers. No peanuts on the floor. A note was sent around asking those partaking to throw shells in the trash.
Team Trivia. Who one the Nobel Peace Prize in 1942? Which country allows 600 polar bears to be hunted each other. What is the name of the military newspaper? At what age can a thoroughbred race? Which US President said “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen” ? What was the first US sate to outlaw gambling? No drink for us today.
We heard from others that the ship only has 900 passengers. 1900 would be a full ship. It seems empty but makes waiting inline a non-issue.
Evening entertainment were the Zuiderdam singers and dancers. We played cards instead.…