Today was a full day at sea. We started at the Lido and then went to the gym. Not many folks in the gym. Masks have to be worn unless you are on the treadmill. I guess the virus reacts to the treadmill much like it reacts to a table in a restaurant. 4 of us in the gym and no employees around. I was reprimanded by an employee after about 15 mins on the bench press about putting a mask on. This makes me believe that cameras are being used to monitor mask wearing. Nothing says freedom like using cameras to spy on “citizens”. I guess with so many employees and so few passengers it is a good time to do some surveillance training.
We spent the afternoon by the pool and enjoyed the breeze and clear skies. The ship is moving very slowly as the ports are not far away. I imagine on this cruise, the days at sea are not necessary but purposely built into the itinerary to allow people to rest and enjoy the ship activities.
We have two more days and two more excursions. Both are booked through trip advisor and both have been confirmed. Santorini should be challenging as we hike along the ridge of the volcano. We can use the rest this day gives us.
We had dinner in the main dining room. The service is very good since there are so many people taking care of so few people.
Euchre with the Daleys on the back of the Lido deck. The evenings we have done this, we have shared this large space with about 20 other people.
“Surveillance training” comment, spot on.