The Saharan sands in the air

Another day at sea although, after the heat and exploits of the last two days, we need a rest. Susan was lucky enough to see a blue whale, which is rare according to the ORCA watch people on board. I managed to see and record a pod of dolphins, Too many of them to count.
There is a lot of Saharan sand in the wind today so visibility is limited and there is a coating on all the windows facing east.
Formal dinner in the Dining room tonight. We shared a table with two of the eldest but most spritely passengers. Wearing their medals from WW2 they were very well travelled including the far east and Antarctica. Quite delightful people. They had a disappointing experience in their tour of Dakar yesterday with an inexperienced guide in a bus with dirty windows so that it was impossible to see anything. They just laughed about it, unlike some of our less adventurous fellow passengers who are full of complaints. Susan had a good conversation with the excursions staff, putting forward our views that the last two days had been exciting and worthwhile experiences.
We have been kept compsny by a lone albatross on our balcony this evening as we changed for dinner. He maintained his flight level with us for many miles.
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