Day 20 - Downunder 2016 - Sun - 10/16/16 - Mystery Island

Mystery Island will continue to be a mystery as we were unable to anchor and tender due to high winds and sea swells with projected worsening conditions throughout the day. While in the anchoring point, the Captain came on the PA system and announced we would not stop here and would have an unscheduled sea day. Kiki, our cruise director, then announced there would shortly be a revised daily schedule available by 10:30am. It was out by 9:30am.  

We watched portions of the baseball playoffs and tried walking the deck, but the wind was pretty intense and the ship was both pitching and rolling which made for an unenjoyable walk.  

Sandra Millikin gave an interesting slide show on unusual Australian buildings headlined by the Sidney Opera House.

Because it was an unscheduled sea day, we were able to make a lunch reservation in the Pinnacle Grill which was fabulous. It was so filling we decided to skip dinner. In the afternoon, Barry Dryer gave an outstanding presentation on General MacArthur and Harry Truman. We also participated in the interdenominational Sunday service before enjoying some tea in the Lido.

The evening's entertainment was a trio of guys who call themselves 'The Aussie Boys'. They were so good we came back for the 10pm show after my wife sang in karaoke.  

The ship continued to rock and roll through the day and evening. Here's hoping we'd be able to snorkel in Noumea, New Caledonia tomorrow.