Stuck at sea

All at sea

Being on a ship means you are a captured audience. We spent the first afternoon working out where everything was after I had made a quick visit to the library to collect a book or three. Two of the ports have been cancelled due to the Caronavirus. Since we’ve been to one, Penang, and although we are sad not to be going to Colombo, you can’t miss what you don’t know. Phuket will be an adventure.

I am sure you won’t be surprised when I say we didn’t bring formal gear so won’t be going to the captain’s do. I’ll just have to settle for dinner with Captain Mike in smart casual…… No complaining now,  you would not have liked the polite conversation or seeing the poor Captain ,who is not a native English speaker, struggling not to fall asleep or seem impolite.

Surprise, I am staying out of mischief and not annoying Captain Mike. I have read half a book, been to the Knit ,Stitch , Natter group and joined the Watercolour class. Checked out the water aerobics and Zumba but both are at times guaranteed to cause me redness of face and everywhere else as they are outside.

Major change to programme , no Phuket as health risks increase. We are sitting off the coast until CMV’s ship Columbus arrives. Aussie’s from their ship will transfer to us and the Brits will go to the Columbus. Once this happens, we will sail back to Fremantle in WA and make our way home from there. So you will get a few unexpected pictures of Australia and will have to wait till next year for your cruise adventure. No photos, sorry but low data allowance. Once on land , you will be inundated so you can anticipate next years cruise. Stay safe, obtain essentials when available so you can share when we get home.