Why did I mention Bowls?

Still @ sea and I arrived at bowls for my coffee to be told my name was down for mixed pairs.  Well I didn't disgrace myself & did get to the 2nd round but I think my partner, Bob, really does bowl & doesn't want to show off.  There are some very serious players.  Try bowling as the ship gently rolls.

The sea has been so calm, much to everyones surprise, even the Captain, long may it last.  Tomorrow is Brunei where it will be hot & humid and we are just going for a look around.  Must remember the camera & some money for taxi or bus. Day after is Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia again only going ashore for a look.

We won again at trivia so gave a hat away to person who marked our paper.  Overlooked some dodgy spelling.  Having a restful time.  Had 2 nanna naps yesterday 1 before lunch & 1 after lunch.  Time changes everynight by half hour or hour so not sure where I am.  Breakfast has been about 6:15 evry morning.

Somewhere near the Equator

Another sea day & actually have internet access today.  You can imagine the horror we are all feeling at the terrible tragedy in Japan.  We get daily updates and are still heading that way.  We are not due in Tokyo for 2 weeks and the ship is in constant contact with authorities.

Life goes on for us.  Getting better @ Trivia & we have actually won, a hat no less, and if we stopped changing our answers would probably win more.  Taken a interest in carpet bowls, only watching of course and seen a couple of good comedians.  Movies are fairly current, black Swan being the most discussed.

Brunie in a day or so & looking forward to that.  We won't be able to go into any mosques but can photo from outside.  Crossing the equator today with a special event happening on deck.  Been 47 years since I was at my last equator event.  I won't be challenging Neptune.

Relaxation 2 the Max

Not quite sure where yesterday went. through the Torres Strait and across the top of the Gulf very calm & smooth.  Balmy nights and warmer days.

Managing 6 hours sleep, not during the day, only an hour after lunch.  This means breakfast is between 6am & 6:30.  Sun wasn't even up this morning but meant less crowded & eggs just cooked.  Darwin tomorrow going to be hot & humid.

A Typical day @Sea

Slept in, late 4 breakfast. Watched the coastline go by and round the op at Cape York.  A bit difficult to see as we went through a few squalls keeping most off the deck.  2 lots of trivia, scores getting better, I even contributed and cheered on the carpet bowlers as well.  Lots of talking and sitting around.

Airlie Beach

Three wondeful days @ sea.  Into a routine already, coffee, breakfast, shower, coffee, trivia, lunch, nap, jigsaw, coffee, trivia, dress up, drinks, dinner, show, bed.

Today was a port day & we walked into Airlie Beach, after getting off the tender, looked at shops, had coffee then a swim in the beautiful lagoon.  Back on board for lunch & then routine exceptuing internet cafe before drinkies.  Last night was our 1st formal night so had my hair done, sat next to the Captain while he had his hair cut I don't think he had to pay.  Still having problems downloading photos but will get there.

Still @ Sea

Dinner table sorted now we are 8.  Much better than sitting on your own with someone who spends 80% of their life cruising & telling you all the pitfalls but they still cruise.  Weather is warming up today we are passing Fraser Island, our view for breakfast, and yesterday we had a great view of Ballina and Byron Bay.

Tonight is our 1st Formal night & I am going to a show after dinner, been invited!!!!!  Oh for those that know how unlucky I can be at Casinos had a small win yesterday so look out Hong Kong shopping could be dangerous.

On my way

Arrived in Sydney an hour late thanks to rain in Brissie.  Had a fantastic dinner with Craig, who paid!!!! I'll probably have to buy the next one.  What a weekend to come to Sydney, Mardi Gras onn & i had morning tea in Myer watchingn 3 young men get btheir make-up done.  It looked fantastic very dramatic.  Tried to take a photo but ended up with a photo of my cake.

Got on board Ship no fuss and luggage actually made cabin @ same time a 1st for me.  Legs killing me as used stairs all day, lifts very busy as people find their way around. My worst nightmare happened.  I am at a table for 10, on my own.  Well not quite but the lady who joined me will be moving on after tonight if noone else turns up. I will too.  Food fantastic as expected so went for a walk this morning.

We were late leaving Sydney due to refuelling issues, hope we have enough to get to Airlie and it was quite spectacular sailing out with all the harbour lights.  For those just following I met up with my friend between 1st & 2nd dinner and we met at breakfast this morning.  Going to trivia at 11:15am.  I went to a show last night and then the boat rocked me to sleep very gently.

Will post photos as soon as I take some.