Today was the first of 3 sea days on our way to Darwin. After breakfast and our devotional time with Rev. Barry, we went outside on deck 6 to watch the beautiful green water slip by along with many atolls and barren islands. We also had scenic commentary by a reef pilot, but he was hard to understand because of over modulation. The morning lecture was given by the astronomer, Dr.Alan Wright on the top c of contact with other worlds. Afterwards he held a cosmic chat in the piano bar that was well attended. The afternoon lecture by Philip Creaser on the gemstone Amber was really good. It was followed by a lesson by Louis Burns on playing the didgeridoo. He had about 30 pieces of white PVC pipe which has a tonal quality similar to a wood based instrument. It actually was fun watching mostly old people blowing on white pieces of pipe. Hyperventilation was in play! Afterwards I walked laps on deck 6 to get my 5 miles in and watch the world go by at 16 miles per hour. Early tomorrow morning we should be in the Bass Straits.
It was Gala night again and we had a couple from Sydney and one from Alaska. It was a good discussion. The evening's main stage entertainment was Vox Furtura in a reprise show. They were once again VERY good. I'd say they are in the top 5 of all the entertainment we've enjoyed on cruise ships. The evening movie was 'Dead Calm' which was a thriller starring Nicole Kidman set on a sailboat and filmed near Hamilton Island which we visited a week ago.
Remember while the destination is important, savor the journey.
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