From The Gulf Of Mexico

 The weather was beautiful today with temperatures in the high 70's. The wind was near gale force with moderate waves but our direction of travel made for very little motion. We did have a time change last night (back to Eastern time). This morning when I went down to get my morning joe there were very few people around. We continue to try to make up for the lost travel time. We are in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico steaming along at 20 knots – almost unheard of for cruise ships. We are over half way there and still on track to be in Lauderdale by 3:00 tomorrow afternoon , only about 6 hours later than our scheduled time.

   

Gulf of Mexico Sunsise

The morning was spent with of course Zumba class. There was a different instructor this morning and we both thought that it was harder than yesterday. After class Judy went to the pool and I headed to the lecture of the development of the Ford Motor company. It was on the development of the early models but did not get as far as the Model T and the assembly line. The science lecture followed on How Do Scientists Know. It followed the development of the continental drift theory from early origins and indications to modern day research. I found it interesting but Judy left and went on deck to read. A light lunch and tea followed in the Artrium.

   The afternoon seem to be a bit light on activities. More spa presentations and things like that. However there was another Zumba class in mid afternoon which did provide some more exercise. With a long cruise and many sea days like this, we need to keep moving. The class itself was by a different instructor and was about the same as other classes. However that doesn't mean that I am getting any better. Can t seem to coordinate arms and legs and by the time I do the routine changes. However the

exercise is needed if we continue to eat this way although we are trying to be sensible!

The rest of the day was spent on the balcony enjoying a glass of wine and a drink.

We did go to the production show Bravo. Everyone thinks it the best show running that Princess has to offer. It was better than some of the other productions and featured the soprano from the show last night. I think we have seen this show before. The theatre was packed.

     Dinner was good as usual. We are at the late sitting and the place is “empty”. I think that only half the tables have anyone sitting. Our waiter has the one table and has 2 assistants with him. They are tripping over each other but it means that dinner moves along at a nice pace. It was a special chocolate dessert night. 

Special Dessert

We found out today that our gratuities have been pre-paid. We discovered this quite by accident. People on this trip have received all kinds of perks! We have plenty of cruise credits but the pre paid tips was something that we had never had before. One person we talked to was given the drink package free. When we talked to him early in the afternoon, he was already having a really good time.

Fort Lauderdale tomorrow.