Day 4 – Off the Great Barrier Reef

The sun is shining, the temperature is approaching memories of last summer, the spas’ are bubbling, the martinis’ are flowing and there is nothing better to do than a game of putt-putt golf with the main pool as a water hazard. First prize was a well thought out credit at the nearest bar.

Another pastime that is quickly forming as an evening ritual is the evening movie on deck. This allows for some relief from the still relentless polite bonding conversations as you pass fellow passengers:

“Where are you from?”

“Is this your first cruise?”

“Are you going all the way round?”

“Do you have a balcony cabin?”

 Sitting in my deck chair wrapped in a blanket, martini ordered, and free popcorn in hand, the latest movies play on the largest screen I have ever seen all under the stars.

Tomorrow I will give an example of a typical days’ food offered on board