At Sea to Spain

Having crossed the English Channel overnight, we have now transited the Bay of Biscay and are cruising the Atlantic Ocean.

We had a monochromatic day at sea … quite chilly as well.

In general it was a quiet day … at least until we went to the theater tonight.

We shared our meals with Deniz … but otherwise we all did whatever tickled our fancy on a sea day. Deniz participated in a bunch of trivia-type activities; Mui went a-wandering between taking naps; I read, processed photos, and journaled.

Today’s highlight was the “Choir of Man” … a show that requires reservations (at no extra charge). The Facebook group for this cruise and the CruiseCritic roll call were both a-buzz regarding the show … the consensus amongst NCL regulars being that it is not-to-be-missed.

Well, let me tell you. The show was great and lots of fun. But would I go again and again as some claim they do? No. Once you know what makes the show unique, the surprise element is gone and it becomes another stage performance.

So, what is the surprise? About 15 minutes prior to the start time, the cast — all guys who are regulars at The Jungle, a British pub — come out and invite the audience to go up on stage for a beer … a small amount served in a plastic cup. Wow! Was there a rush or what when the invite was issued! Eventually, Deniz decided to join in the fun, too.

The audience participation as “extras” continued throughout the show. Thank goodness I was spared!!! The one time I had to join a show cast on stage was on a cruise in 2002. That was more than enough for my “star to shine.” ☺️

All in all, a nice day at sea that passed quite fast.

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