at Sea
November 28, 2022
Still very cool compared to last week. We haven’t been using the balcony nor playing cards at the back of the Lido deck. As we approach the equator, we expect some warmer weather.
We have met a few folks that call themselves “homeless”. They have sold their homes and now live in temporary locations. Ships and air B&B’s seem to be the method they use. This means that they own very little other than clothes. No cars, no furniture, not much of anything. It is an interesting lifestyle but it is hard to have any relationships with anyone other than your travel partner. Most that we have met do this alone. On the plus side you can live in places you never thought possible. The downside is loneliness.
Jeremy is still recovering and did a taped presentation on our next post of call. Luanda in Angola. We do have a HAL tour scheduled and he did give a warning about crime. Large increase in the past decade or so and the police cannot keep up with it. Most people who on on the ship seem to dress in a way that says “I’m from the ship” and make easy targets.
When we were in Victoria Falls, Jack was at an ATM. He put his card in, looked to his left for just a second, and found that the man next to him switched his card with another. He did go to the police and they were well aware of well dressed men operating like this in the city. Of course Jack had the hassle of cancelling his card and all of the other headaches that go along with getting a replacement. We have learned from these experiences and haven’t had any trouble in many years. I suggested to Jack that he apply for an Apple Card. He could apply and be approved quickly and wouldn’t need the card, he could use his phone. If the card is compromised, a new number can be issued instantly. Using Apple pay is really the way to go.
We decided to skip the evening entertainment as it was the second show for vocalist Selim. I did hear him rehearse the second show. I’m sticking with the 6.