Eighteenth Sea Day

We had a relaxing morning in the stateroom. I was finally able to catch up on my blog.
We will be crossing the Equator today and there is a ceremony on the pool deck. Guests can take part in the ceremony by saluting (pre-Covid ceremony included kissing the fish), taking a plunge in the pool followed by a shot of Aquavit. They then received an official "Order of the Shellback" status.
As part of the ceremony, there were mock trials of crew members from each of the crew teams. For example, three members of the navigation team were on trial for charting the ship's course by following a map which was on a cereal box. The jury consisted of the Captain, Chief Engineer, and the Hotel Manager.
At 9 AM this morning we are half way to Bora Bora.
We will be crossing the Equator at approximately 9 PM.
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