I added to what I wrote yesterday, this morning, and there is little more to write about. The choppy seas which developed late yesterday afternoon which I didn’t mention are less so now. However, the skies are “northern grey” and the sea the colour of graphite. A few seabirds make occasional appearnces. This most varied of itineraries makes for a unique travel experience, which I remain very pleased indeed to have undertaken. Yesterday, we advanced our time pieces one hour at midday. We did the same today, and will do again tomorrow. We shall therefore become merely one hour behind current U.K. time, reminding me that the number of days left of this amazing 69 night journey is now down to single figures.
My cold has left me lethargic and still reluctant to stay long outside of my cabin. With few people around, I did manage one lap of Deck 3, late this afternoon. Denise bought me some more Lemsip which she delivered “standing back!”
But it’s so cold and windy now. I was hoping for the similar bright and palatable conditions we enjoyed in Alaska. However, it’s not raining and my only disappointment is having succumbed to a nasty cold which I hope will be dealt with by Lemsip and hot toddies. I have felt better today and am in no hurry to go home, not yet anyway!
There is a slight hint of the weather clearing up, for example, salmon and very pale blue colouring in an otherwise grey sky, as the sun goes down.
I had a brief bit of something to eat in the Lido, at a window seat on the port side, looking out onto a non too turbulent sea, with only slight nudging movement to the ship.
I shall write tomorrow. Thanks for reading,
David (21.43, 23.34hrs at home, 30/7/19)
David's Cruise 