The Last Leg

    We are on the last leg of the trans Pacific crossing getting close to Alaska. We were steaming along at 20 knots but I suspect he could be there before the 5 am docking. We are not scheduled to go through immigration and head to the airport until around 8:30.

We needed a bit of sea legs today but not many! The outside temperature picked up a bit but we expect 32F tomorrow in Whittier.

    Today was sleep in day (not by choice) but we did manage the meditation session and the zumba. Lots of people there today. We did a full hour which was a nice way to spend part of the morning as there was not a lot of things going on that we were interested in. After a light breakfast we joined our “Oriental” dance friends for some line dancing. They had just taken a break and were taking a group picture which I quickly volunteered to do. So one camera ok but then a cell phone came out then another then another! I was never invited into the picture but took lots using my group photo skills – eyes shut, open on 3 etc. The phone cameras did a nice job as there was plenty of natural light. While there we advanced another hour to the clock. No wonder people we talk to tell tales about not getting to sleep (Judy) and then not getting up in the morning (Judy!).

   We did get to sit in the International Cafe at a table which we occupied for a few hours with a friend from the ship. Tea and lunch was followed by a ship conducted line dance session. We did Poker Face and a few other familiar songs. We did find a very nice watch for Judy using some of our on board credits. We (I) am calling it an Anniversary gift. Packing filled the rest of the afternoon (then a piece of pizza and a beer.) Judy still has not located her Tilly. We think someone took hers and left a look alike! We will need to replace that sometime.

   Tonight they had a Voice of the Ocean show and it was quite good. Some passengers have a lot of talent. funny. We did not stay until the end because we wanted to go to dinner at the appointed time. The International Crew Show ended the evening. It was a bit different than others we have seen.

     In general Princess has changed a number of things in the activities area. Gone are some of the routines that we have seen many times in the past. Because the ship was full and the weather cold, most venues were packed. The crossing is always a bit long but we had plenty of time to relax. Now we head back home.