Feb 10 - day at sea headed toward Auckland, New Zealand

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 – at sea on the way to Auckland –
Very tired but tried to swim even with the waves sloshing up so high on the ends of the pool! It was crazy to be out there so I finally gave up. After breakfast in the room, we did work for the tour in Auckland and Valentine’s Day cards for the passengers. Worked and met with the crew and had a nice lunch with a friend. Had some computer issues and then dressed for a formal night and “another” Captain’s cocktail party. They are nice events with ice carvings and chefs cooking in front of you and cocktails. Dinner was a fun time and I had the best eggplant parmigiana – it was layered in the shape of round pyramids and very attractive, besides being delicious! They make any pasta dish you want in the Lido Buffet and I have not even tried that option yet.

This ship is really like a small community. You walk around and see your friends and stop to talk and then move on…many are getting off next week in Sydney and we will have a big changeover of crew and passengers.

Had a fantastic production show – the best I have ever, ever seen on a ship -- VICTORIANA. Upon entering the theater, they presented us with British flags, hankerchiefs and streamers to wave during the show. Fantastic period costumes from 1830-1900 and songs presented as if it were a music hall in Victorian London.