Overnight the seas calmed and the wind died down which presented us with flat, blue scenic vistas to accompany another uncrowded breakfast which was followed by our customary prayer and reflection time at 9am.
The Shore Excursions Manager and the destination specialist gave a presentation on our ports of call up through Sydney and it looks like we are about to enjoy some terrific snorkeling. They were followed by an excellent presentation on Polynesian architecture enfluences in America like Trader Vic's, etc.
After lunch we walked Deck 6 in the hot and humid weather and saw a few flying fish but nothing else. The afternoon's lecture presented the economic case for the European explorations: cloves and nutmeg. A trivia question came out of this lecture: who is the leading purchaser of cloves? Afterwards while my wife practiced the hula, I arranged for a few shore excursions focused on snorkeling. A few of the Cruise Critic members met in the Crow's Nest to discuss using the CC website.
The evening meal was another gala night and for the third night in a row I enjoyed a fish entree. All have been very good.
The cast show, Dance, was quite energetic; but once again it was one we had previously watched.
While the destination is important, savor the journey.
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