Day 69: Komodo National Park

Good morning everyone, the ship just gave a huge shake as the anchors are lowered to the ocean floor below. We had a late Chef’s Table last night and decided to not see the show. Paul woke up and got his morning smoothie and cappuccino, Donna will be up sometime I am sure - she likes to sleep in.

This quick little post shows some iPhone pictures of the our morning vista as we are anchored at Komodo National Park (Rinca) in Indonesia. We have a 2:30 excursion to see the Komodo Dragons to which I will post pictures later. There are twenty-six small islands and three larger islands making up the National Park. The National Park is a protected area and pretty much the plan is to have tenders taking people on to the Island, do the tour, and then return back to the ship.

Years ago we took care of our neighbor Ellie’s Bearded Dragon - weighing it a over 150 pounds and up to ten feet long, I doubt if I will be holding any of these Komodo Dragons we see today.

I see this is Day 69 which makes tomorrow, Friday, March 1st, the end of the four segment (out of eight) marking halfway through our 139 day adventure.

When we first got on the ship back on December 23 - when we met someone - it would go something like this. “Hello what’s your name? Where are you from? Have you cruised before?” Et cetera, Et cetera.

Now with the change of itinerary when we meet each other it goes something like this. “Hi, how are you? Are you staying on the ship to England or getting off? We will miss you? What was your name again?”

People are making their plans, there is no one right answer every couple has to make the decision based on their past experiences and current situation. It’s not easy. Some new friends are getting off early, with some more new friends to meet. Donna and I are staying on to the end. This being our first cruise every port we stop at - every sea mile we travel is still giving us a bucket list experience beyond our wildest imaginations.

Happy to have made this post this morning marking Day 69 - Now, I just have to go backwards and fill in the days I missed. I will try to get the Komodo Dragon pics posted quickly.En savoir plus