I could get used to this. The air temperature is announced as 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with slight seas, little wind and part cloudy skies. What have I done today? Got up late, attended the 11am lecture in the Royal Court Theatre, and then visited the photography place to discuss part 2 of my souvenir customised QM2 album covering the section from The Whitsundays to Hong Kong and Singapore.
Really, I should be cooking myself under a tropical sun. But now, it is mid afternoon and instead, I am listening to Graham, again in the Royal Court Theatre where he is delivering a presentation on a near future port of call, Dubai, where I have booked what I believe are three excellent shore excursions, one of which will get me inside the Burj Al Arab Hotel.
It is now after 6.30pm. Clouds gather for another downpour; it should have happened before now. The orange sun has set behind distant broken clouds, offering little to the camera brigade who gather at various vantage points each evening hoping to create their own masterpieces. It remains humid and my efforts to catch up on some deck walking are in vain; for whatever reason, I am drained of energy. Writing last night’s blog at almost 2am was not a wise move. I have engaged in much conversation with a number of people I have met previously. So, my day wasn’t wasted. I shall do less tonight; tomorrow morning, I see India for another brief excursion, mainly by boat. Before that, another cocktail party for those on the full World Voyage. The catering at these events is so good that it has been suggested that we forego dinner tonight. That might be a very good thing.
The ship’s position earlier today.
Weather, sea, and other details.
Inside the Royal Court Theatre
The stage chandelier which when fully operational, is spectacular; it opens to more than twice its normal size as seen here, to form something resembling a giant flower. The present stage lighting and effects are magnificent and hugely imaginative, operated by highly skilled lighting and sound engineers. But I do wish they would or could bring this “umbrella shaped” lighting effect back into use.
The sun sets behind cloud and mist, but nevertheless leaves a firey sky scape in its wake.
Many thanks for reading.
David.
David's Cruise 