What’s there not to like. Outside, it’s 82°F, again somewhat humid, and there is plenty of space to relax, either under the direct rays of the sun (not advisable), in the shade, or in the numerous luxurious lounges and seating areas cooled by the ship’s air-conditioning.
I calculate that I now need to walk just over 10,750 steps each day to achieve my Million Steps on and Between Two Continents Challenge by the end of May. Only yesterday did I discover that this blog can be accessed via the Christian Aid Website. Type in, e.g., via Google, Christian Aid 1,000,000 Steps and scroll down a little. There, you can find details including how to access my Blog Page. Depending on WiFi quality, it might be possible to scroll right back to my early attempts to write in December 2017, and my first travel blog documenting a sea voyage to Australia.
Earlier in the cruise, passengers were issued with forms and online instructions regarding entry into Canada early next month. Eventually, I did manage to work out how to complete almost all of these forms, the task being completed very efficiently by the computer staff in the Library.
It took a while, but I am now beginning to feel the good from this trip to the Caribbean and beyond. And I think that I have walked more up to today than on the voyages beginning in January and February. As you will imagine, most of this has been on board ship, with, so far, just four stops. Our 5th port of call tomorrow is the town of Oranjestad, Aruba.
In the evening, we had five people at our table, two who joined us the day before. This is good, particularly as the general conversation is more varied and continuous. I still like our location, aft on Deck 3 overlooking the wake and the seas beyond. Almost always, we miss the beginning of the show in the Royal Court Theatre. I then like to finish the evening with a nocturnal stroll on the Promenade Deck, mainly to enhance my steps total. Somehow, I managed 21,400-ish before midnight. A good number have sponsored me at home. Thus, I feel all this is worthwhile, apart from the possible health benefits!
Many thanks for reading, David, the next morning in The Lido having just enjoyed a healthy breakfast.
David's Cruise 