(07.00 hrs) Rarely am I up early enough to witness a glorious sunrise. It is not yet 7am, but the sky is splendid with its pale salmon, orange and almost white tints. A very slight mist doesn’t quite obscure the silhouetted high-rise buildings on the distant horizon looking across from my balcony towards the left. Sunblock and insect repellent are the order of the day; my chosen shore excursion is entitled “Aerial Tram Encounter.” Apparently, there’s a kind of cable car network which takes one through the jungle tree tops in search of the wildlife which inhabits the area. I have been warned not to expect to see anything; various bear-hunts, whale watching and other such quests, particularly in Alaska, usually result in split-second glimpses at best. Walvis Bay in Namibia was the exception to the rule in 2018 when our Seals and Dolphins cruise had us in the middle of thousands of both, as well as other wildlife.
Looking at my Daily Programme, I see that tonight there is a barbecue on deck 9 followed by a Dancing under the Stars Deck Party from 9.15. I remain hugely impressed by this whole voyage. Speakers have delivered excellent lectures throughout the voyage, and information about each port and event has been in plentiful supply. Both around Cape Horn and transiting the Panama Canal, with the on-board presentations, it has been possible to become an expert on both. That doesn’t mean to say that I attended everything on offer, but it was all there, and repeated on T.V. if one so wished.
Now, it’s time to prepare for today; we meet in the Royal Court Theatre at 09.00hrs for today’s shore excursion. Boy! It’s going to be hot! More later in the day, David. 07.23hrs.
David's Cruise 