At Sea - Lima to Manta, Ecuador

Proceeding at a leisurely pace in a northward direction towards Manta in Ecuador. Only about 1,100km south of the equator now but still not as hot as would be expected. Mind you if you stand in the near vertical sun it's a tad warm.
Getting to the northern limit of the cold Humbolt current so the temps should ramp up soon. Sea is calm and there is fish, bird and dolphin activity everywhere. Not big pods of dolphins like last cruise but lots (and lots) of smaller groups, often right up the the ship, playing in the wake then shooting off for a snack. Not easy to get pictures on the phone.
One grump I have to have to have is the apparent willingness of people on this ship to share their germs. The coughing sounds like a seal colony and extends to the excursion buses to the extent that the guide yesterday asked if the AC on the bus was too cold. A few people have masks, but they are not the coughers, some of who give you the stink-eye treatment when you mask up. We are avoiding the deck 10 lounge which we have dubbed the 'Sick Bay'. You would think that a boat load of Seniors would have learned something from the pandemic or at least have a bit of consideration. Guess that's too much to expect.
Tomorrow we just have a 'see the sights' excursion. Have to cover up as it is likely to be hot and sunny. I'll file a report when we come back.Leia mais