Thursday
Dear Elsie
Today was our first full day at sea. Last night, we were due to leave at 6pm, but there were passengers that had not arrived back from their excursions. They were in touch with the ship so we waited and finally were able to leave at 6.30pm. This meant the sun had almost set but it made for some spectacular photos of Table Mountain and the Waterfront.
Back of the ship…
Front of the ship…
Last night we had dinner from the buffet. We also went to the Under African Skies performance. Wow, these ladies had amazing voices.
By 9.30pm, I was out for the count. I woke up early this morning. I looked out the balcony door and to my surprise found the orientation was exactly the same as our bedroom at home. There right before me was Venus with the two companions of Mercury & Saturn.
By 6.15am, I decided to head for the gym. That was when Mike stirred and woke enough to say he’d join me. We went to the gym for a while. Then I left and went onto the deck. I saw a whale breach. That was so unexpected. It was not far from the ship. This was our first ship sunrise.
This is from the back of the ship early this morning…
Mike came & joined me on the deck. When we were on our way back to our cabin, he said how about 10000 steps before breakfast. Challenge on. He had just completed his, so I had some catching up to do. I went passage walking. Lots of steps to be had in the long ship corridors.
Through one of the doors at the end of a corridor, I found a very secluded balcony at the front of the ship. This is the view from there.
After my 10000 steps, I worked for a while, then we had breakfast and I worked some more. The internet is working very well. There are no issues at all, which is really helpful. I stopped work around 4pm, put on my out of office message and really only need to return to work on Tuesday! Easter weekend off.
Late afternoon we donned our smart and went to the Easter musical presentation. A wonderful rendition of Hallelujah from Handel’s Messiah among other pieces. Then dinner happened. I was ready. I hadn’t eaten since breakfast and dinner was at 6pm. I had the blue cheese souffle with fig and nuts, the roast pork with pear, rosemary potatoes and onions and a coconut and pistachio dessert.
We picked up decaf cappuccinos from the buffet and bought them back to the cabin. I got changed and am now tucked up in bed.
I can understand why people want to cruise. It’s just completely stress free with lots of attendants running round to meet your daily needs. I don’t think I could do it all the time, but I certainly am going to enjoy the time we have on board this year.
Tomorrow we arrive in Walvis Bay at about 9am and we are going to Swakopmund, which we will get to explore. It’s been a lovely first day.
Luke 18:27
Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂