Saturday and Sunday, November 2 and 3, 2019 - Days at Sea

Saturday and Sunday, November 2 and 3, 2019 - Days at Sea.

Easy day on Saturday, Team Trivia, where we are playing steady - not shining, but in the middle of the pack.

Dinner last night with Larysa who is a band singer in The Club.   She is a charming girl, very gracious.  Others guests a bit difficult.  When you are invited to a table, you must try to contribute and converse.  Know that sometimes it is difficult, but feel that some guests don't even try - which leads to your leaving the table at end of evening, totally exhausted, and happy to be back in your suite as you crash into bed!

Sunday morning -  calm seas, sunshine, moderate temperatures.   Also heard from Sister Gervaise, that she got picked up in San Rafael, arrived at the airport and is waiting for her flight to Texas, and then on to Miami.   Will meet up with her tomorrow morning when the ship docks.   Anxious to see her - it will be fun to relax in the Caribbean with her!

Today is our final round of Trivia.   Believe there will be a bit of gambling with our accumulated points - let the fun begin.   This is often where those who are clever with the gambling AND smart with their answers, can rise from last place and win the whole thing.

After Trivia, Teresa Haughey, the Hotel Director, has arranged a "ladies only" luncheon at 1:00 p.m.   She is such a charming young woman - should be fun.

More later. . . .

 The luncheon was wonderful - cooked especially for us by the Chef de Cuisine, Lindsay.   Lots of laughter and wine.

 Tonight is our farewell dinner with Gerri, John (Aussies), Lynn and Jack (Kiwis).  They depart tomorrow and I will certainly miss them.  Will be seeing Gerri and John in late April 2020, before I board the Sojourn once again in Sydney.   Though they live in Brisbane, they'll be coming down to Sydney to have a meal with me prior to my departure.

 Gerri is a talented jewelry designer in her homeland, and one of note.   She has worn incredibly beautiful and very wearable pieces on this trip.   One pair of pearl earrings were extraordinary.  Complemented her so many times that on the last day, she offered to sell them to me - I jumped at her offer so am returning home with a wonderful remembrance of new friendships.

 Before dinner, out on the pool deck was a culinary experience, with such delectables as tuna tartar, beet cured salmon, exotic cheeses, champagne and caviar, of course!!

   

  

 Dinner was fun up in the Colonnade, with more Cristal and some fabulous Australian wine, courtesy of the Aussies.
  

Just prior to going to sleep, received an email from Gervaise that she'd arrived safely in Miami and was checked into her hotel.



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