It might have been, had not the News been so very concerning.
I had witnessed a magnificent sunrise this morning after one my worst sleeps for a while now. Had I slept well, I would not have seen a surreal North Atlantic Ocean as still as the milk on my porridge. All shades of blue, grey, yellow and orange were represented in the magnificent seascape from my wonderful balcony.
Despite feeling heavy-eyed from not enough sleep, the not too cool breeze outside and clear skies, with the warmest day of the cruise so far, I managed some decent walking before a lunch of sweet and sour pork, rice and noodles. Excellent it was too. Jo, who had joined me, had something similar. I then adjourned to my quarters on Deck 4 for a power nap. I felt infinitely better after a couple or so hours in darkness, as the sea became a tad livelier and it didn’t warm up any further. I walked further as the sun set behind distant clouds, as it always seems to when hoping for a “pyrotechnic” sunset. However, the rays from behind the menacing clouds still made for a worthwhile event.
Although it’s Gala Night tonight, I just don’t feel like a huge formal dinner. Dressing up is not compulsory as long as one sticks to a variety of venues where casual attire is accepted. An early night is a good idea. And that’s what I shall aim for, even if now, I do feel wide awake! (19.17 hrs, my stateroom on Deck 4, 24/2/22)
(07.41, 25th February) Jo and I chose not to dress up for Gala night, and enjoyed a quiet Italian meal in a small area of the King’s Court, set up for Pizza or Pasta. Just one other couple were there, finishing their meal, testament to what can happen if one chooses to live on delicious pizza!
I usually go for a final (nocturnal) deck walk before retiring for the night. Not this time…I needed to get my head down early, and did just that.
Soon, the sun was streaming through my window, and I guessed it was around 7 am. I had slept well. My balcony door is latched open; wonderful warm air streams in, freshening up my air conditioned sleeping quarters. This voyage provides an excellent two week vacation for those living not too far from New York and others who would have to travel from further afield.
The TV continues its coverage of not so good news.
Now it’s high time I was up and about soaking up this second bonus of winter sunshine.
Many thanks for reading, David, 08.06 in bed! 25/2/22.
David's Cruise 
Happy Birthday David.
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