No Luck Today

There are four more days at sea to go which will be an opportunity to rest up a bit in preparation for the start of the proper travelling. Though I still find myself being as active as I can in order to be able to get into at least some of the clothes I brought.

This morning we had a summer fete. They cleared out all the sun loungers around the pool and set up 12 stalls. In each one was a particular game, like guessing flags of the world, guessing higher or lower on the turn of card, to more dexterous things like trying to guide a dangling pencil that had been strapped to your waist in to a bottle, harder than it sounds.

It is also something different for some of the staff who were very vocal in cheering people on when doing some of the games. I just about remember the days when I used to have that much energy.

For completing each task you were given raffle tickets and after about 45 mins there was a prize draw. We had amassed 66 raffle tickets but didn't even come close to winning any of the 10 prizes. Just as well really as our cases are already right on the limit.Read more