Wednesday
Dear Elsie
Today was the day we got up a little later than usual and headed for the deck to swim! A lot of people were already at breakfast so there were not too many people in the pool. I swam for half an hour. We than changed and went to the gym where we walked for another half an hour.
As a result of being late, we only sat down for breakfast at 10:45am, but I made up for it – I ate a bit too much! Today I decided I’m okay with gaining a bit of weight but not so much that I need to spend a year trying to lose it.
I had a good work day. The internet was working well, so I had a good video meeting and also took 3 voice calls. I must have worked at least 4 hours.
But I also got to enjoy some of the sights of the ship. Our cabin is slightly towards the back and if we walk right to the end of our passage and out the door we are on the back deck.
It’s a real sun trap. The weather has been fine and warm with a maximum of about 28C. It’s a bit humid but not unbearably so and inside it is well air conditioned. This afternoon, we sauntered around the deck and watched some of the deck games happening. They are simple, but I have to tell you they are harder than they look. We only saw one person successful knock the tower of blocks down.
These days at sea are very pleasant. While sitting on the top floor, we saw a school of dolphins. Unfortunately, as the ship was moving we passed by them pretty quickly, but they were fun to see and I’m sure there will be more. Talking of the ship moving, we are not flying through the ocean – we are travelling at roughly 33km/ hour, but we just don’t stop between ports so we get to where we are going. Right now we are slowly edging around Socotra Island out of the Gulf of Aden and into the Arabian Sea. Next stop is Seychelles (Green pin) where we are due to arrive on Saturday morning.
Cruising is not for everyone, but it certainly appeals to us.
Maybe one day, Elsie, you’ll get to go on a cruise as well. 
Psalm 34:1
I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
The best is yet to come – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂