Monday
Dear Elsie
Today was the day there was just sea. Lots and lots of sea all around with no ships or land. There were some exciting sights though. We spent some time on our balcony early this morning watching the most amazing display of flying fish. The ship’s movement seemed to disturb them and great shoals of them would fly across the surface of the water before diving enthusiastically to safety. They were super fast and any attempt to photograph them was fruitless.
This morning I went to gym and there were hardly any people there. I think they were all exhausted from yesterday’s trip to the Seychelles. I spent an hour on the treadmill and about a quarter of the way in, I spotted some splashes in the sea ahead. As I watched, I realised they were dolphins. The ship got closer to them until eventually we were along side them. They leapt and porpoised enthusiastically as if giving us some momentary entertainment. Lovely to see.
We are edging towards Mauritius. The weather is warm and not too windy.
Apart from formal exercise, our daily routine inevitably results in a lot of walks down long corridors. I don’t know if this gives you an idea of just how long they can be. The ship is 276m long and some of the corridors literally go from one side to the other. Regularly, we go through the door at the back of the ship and up the stairs of the back decks.
Tonight, it was a gala dinner so we dressed up for dinner.
At the table next to us is a couple who have cruised 4 previous times. This is their 5th Grand Cruise and the first one coming South. All the others they have left South Africa and cruised to Italy. It was interesting hearing their experiences, especially as they once stopped at St. Helena. That was a visit they will never forget. They live in Pringle Bay.
Another good day on the ocean. Still enjoying calm weather although we are expecting it to rain on the two days we are in Mauritius.
Psalm 89:9
You rule the swelling of the sea; When its waves rise, You still them.
The best is yet to come – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran – xx 🙂