We had moved clocks ahead an hour over night, and it was after 9am when we finally started to stir. G left to get some coffee, but I hung around the cabin, watching a movie, washing my sleep sack and getting ready for the Most Traveled Guest luncheon, being held in the Allegro Dining Room at noon. Though we are again 4th Most Traveled, we were seated at Captain Tony Draper’s table, the one used for the Chef’s Table Lumiere. I’m certain we’ve traveled with Captain Tony at some point in the past, but I don’t recall specifics, so it was nice to “meet” him today.
Ahi Poke Tuna
Grilled Filet of Sea Bass
Dairy-free dessert
Then it was back to the cabin where I (believe it or not) slept until 5pm. I think I am wearing down a little by this point in the season. Either that, or two hours of kayaking and two beach days have taken their toll. It’s kind of funny; we’ve talked with several couples this season who are cruising for seven, eight, ten months every year, which makes our seasons at sea look awfully unambitious. However, to a person they say they rarely get off the ship in ports, or, if they do, it’s just for a walkabout or lunch ashore. That’s what we’re doing wrong! We can’t claim to cruise with the intensity of those people on board for a single cruise, but neither do most of our activities in ports place us among the truly most traveled.
Since we were not at dinner last night, headwaiter Francesco planned my dinner for me: Blueberry soup made dairy-free, ceviche and roasted vegetables. It didn’t take him long to know what I like! We arrived at the Princess Theater 45 minutes early for production show Fiera! The word is out, and people are arriving earlier and earlier to get seats, although the production shows are simulcast into Princess Live. But Fiera! is one show I can’t imagine seeing on screen. There is so much happening not only on stage but in the audience, too.
Performers in the audience before the show begins
This show is so beautiful
The roller coaster simulation is quite realistic
We have a full and fun day planned tomorrow on Dravuni Island, Fiji, and we’re feeling ready for it after today’s relaxation. As for how we’ll get through the day after that... we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it. At this point we’re taking things one day at a time. But those three sea days back to Sydney are looking really good right now.
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