Today at sea was one of leisure. The weather was magnificent all day, but now we are 21 degrees south of the Equator, a welcome cooler breeze as the sun goes down is extremely pleasant. Of course, when we are at the tip of the continent, it may well feel wintry.
Captain Tomas in his noon-day speech confirmed that we had sailed 10,622 miles since those not quite forgotten fireworks at Southampton.
It is Peter’s birthday today, Peter being one of my original table companions before I joined Jo’s table nearby. I was “welcomed back” to join his birthday celebration over an excellent lunch with a ship’s engineer in attendance.
Happy birthday, Peter.
I didn’t do all that well at this afternoon’s whist drive, which I was only just in time for.
After all that, I chilled out on Deck 10 aft as the sun, unobscured by cloud disappeared over the horizon. Was that really a green flash I perceived as the sun dropped out of sight? If so, it wasn’t spectacular and nobody else saw it!
The setting of the Sun
Slowly, I am preparing for the Overland journey to Iguassu Falls the day after tomorrow. Tomorrow, we dock at Rio de Janeiro where I have two excursions booked, Sugar Loaf Mountain and later, a “sunset schooner cruise.”
The Rising of the Moon
Annoyingly, my Lumix camera is less reliable and in need of repair. My phone has taken over as my main camera for the time being.
Now, it’s time to change for dinner. Tonight is Gala Night (for the umpteenth time.) This time I will be in appropriate attire for any venue on board ship.
The excitement notches up a gear tomorrow as I see for myself some of the world’s best known sights.
All the best,
David
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