At sea Day 4 Tuesday

    We continue to steam along on our way to Halifax. The seas remain about the same and the ship is relatively stable. The outside temperature is getting more comfortable and the sun seems to be shinning more. We are currently south west of Newfoundland approaching the Flemish Cap which is the edge of the continental shelf. We seem to be ahead of where we have to be with 36 hours to go before we dock in Halifax.

    We did have breakfast in the dining room and then headed to our zumba exercise session. It is getting easier. After zumba we stayed for the dance class which was the jive. Actually when the song was slower we did ok but when the speed picked up, we and most other dancers left the floor. Still it was a much better class on the jive that we have had in the past.

    We finally met with a couple from Michigan and Florida that we have been wanting to meet. A friend who knows both of us suggested that we meet. We had lunch in the dinning room and had a great conversation with them. Today was the first time that we were able to get together. The port days were just too busy to get it done.

Formal Night

   We attended a lecture on the engineering of the Regal Princess. It was a 30 minute video that showed and explained the way the ships moves, the water systems, air condition, waste water, etc. Some of the information was a bit too technical. They did explain about the power surge that caused our delay in Norway as well as the new systems that will be in the newest ships. He mentioned that in 2023(?) some new bigger Princess ships will be coming out with some very environmentally friendly systems in them. We did catch the end of the line dance class. They have finally gotten away from all the old stuff that they have done for years. Still dated but at least a little more upbeat.

   Tonight was the last of the 3 formal nights. Our appetizers arrived at 5 as requested. Tonight will be a thank you and see you again party with complimentary cocktails. Apparently there are people leaving in Halifax. The captain who loves to talk gave a “farewell” speech for those who will be leaving (I suppose that includes us). He gave the statistics for the cruise such as the amount of sugar used, beers consumed, eggs, etc. The ship has gone through over 3000 bottles of wine. That works out to be almost 1 bottle per person. Effy had another champagne night which they seem to have every sea day. Last night I won a gift bag while having a glass!

Chocolate Journey Dessert

    Dinner tonight was a choice between lobster and chateau briand. We had another birthday party at our table as well. The last production show of the cruise called “Fiera” was tonight. It one of the better shows that we have seen in the past. One more sea day and then we will be in Halifax. We gain another hour tonight which is always welcomed but our cruise is quickly coming to an end.