Thursday
Today was the day…
We had a quiet day at sea, but it did come with a surprise delivery. Back story – on our first night at dinner, we found ourselves very close to a family with three young children, who spent the entire dinner either crying, shouting or running around. We were patient and understanding and sympathetic. Night two, same story. Night three, we were sort of running out of patience and Mike decided he’d rather sit somewhere else, so, wisely, after dinner when we had returned to our cabin, he went back down on his own and had a word with the dinner manager. Last night, we were allocated a new table and a peaceful, uninterrupted dinner ensued. When we got back to our cabin, there was a message asking if we were happy with the new dinner arrangement and to please phone the manager. So Mike did and said it was fine. Today, this arrived:
And with it a bottle of Valdo Prosecco!
The canapes were delicious!
It was a full day at sea, so I managed to do quite a lot of work. I also got some rest in and this evening we have yet to dine, filled up on canapes and a late coffee and choc chip cookie.
Today we also found out that, with all the cruising we have done, we actually should have had gold cruise cards and because there was an error, we’ve missed out on a few complimentary things. At least we know for next time. We had our new cards given to us and will be sure to cash in on the extras next time.
The bed & pillows have been very comfortable.
Altogether, it’s been a great week. I’ve got work done. We’ve rested and enjoyed a number of activities and it’s been altogether great to be back on the ocean. And I’ve loved being on the Bok Cruise. Added bonus! Mike asked me why I was so enthusiastic about it. I think it’s because it’s great to see the Afrikaans culture all unfolding in one place. Walking across the deck when the Afrikaans music is pounding out and seeing all ages singing at the top of their lungs – young and old dancing and enjoying themselves. It was unique. The common denominator wasn’t age – but a distinct culture specific to a small percentage of South Africans. I really enjoyed my inner Afrikaner coming out, much to Mike’s amusement. I have the name for sure!
And so we pack up our cruise belonging and tomorrow we get home.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.
The best is yet to come – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Helga xx 🙂