South America Cruise Dec 2014 Day 2

     Talk about your lazy day at sea! After the long tiring day yesterday needless to say we slept in today. I think that the entire ship did the same. We also had a time change (advance) last night as

Smooth Sailing

well. By the time we were out and ready for breakfast, it was pushing 9:30. We simply went to the International Cafe, the small food service in the Atrium! We sat with a couple from Thunder Bay who indicated that they we on their way to Machu Pichu as well. They winter in Arizona. So far just about everyone we talked to is going. We think nobody will be left on the ship!

    There was a port lecture on Cabo that we attended as well. He was a great speaker but his slide presentation could have used a bit of improvement. His information was very through but he talked for 20 minutes then showed photos of what he talked about. From a presentation point of view not the best. In addition some of his ocean shots were tilted! The ocean was apparently draining away! Shopping followed for us. I did find a new Citizen watch. I have been looking for a dress watch for some time and we found something that I liked. Apparently now I am getting a Christmas present! We managed 2 discounts on it which of course fits my mold! Judy also did some shopping as well.

Atrium Decorations

   We had lunch in the dining room where we sat with 2 couples. They are going to Machu Pichu as well. Either we have incredible luck finding everybody going to the ruins or everybody on the ship is going. The day was warm and very sunny so we took the opportunity to walk the deck for 30 minutes. We missed the ballroom lesson this morning but went line dancing for 40 minutes. It was packed and the staff did 5 dances. She really kept the class moving. Here are the steps, practice, play the music. The rest of the short afternoon was spent relaxing and getting ready for the first formal night tonight.

     Tonight was the first of the formal nights – the Captain's welcome aboard party. We did spend a bit of time just relaxing and waiting for our chocolate covered strawberries which are part of our Elite package. We waited until an hour after they were suppose to be delivered. We needed to call they to get them delivered. Someone messed up somewhere.

James Bond And Friend

     We had our formal pictures taken as we waited for the Captain to speak. His Italian was great but English limited. He said all the ok words but not much else. At dinner another couple did show up. Lil is recently retired and has a interesting way about her. After that we opted to go to the improve comedian from Second City in Toronto. He set situations and then it went from there. It was a bit like whose line is it. In any case he was looking for a James Bond type (see the photo of Judy and I) and since we were seated near the front, he asked me to join him on stage. For whatever reason, I did.

    The scene was James returning a bra to a store. The improve entailed starting everything that was said with the next letter of the alphabet. He said something that started with I, I answer with B, etc. We made it all the way to Zed! He did say that most people can't get through the skit but it was not that hard. I just concentrated on the next letter and ignored what he said. He never said that it needed to make sense!

   

Oh when we returned to our cabin we found another plate of berries in our room. Cabo tomorrow!