Day 21 At Sea

So today was our last day at sea before we visit Apia, Samoa.  We had a time change last night - so I am thoroughly confused about what time and day it is back home!  We are now one day ahead less five hours from our home city!  We went for a mile walk on the Promenade before breakfast, which is three laps around the ship.

 

I am getting smarter about going to hear the fount of Polynesian, Kainoa, speak!  A person needs to go listen to the speaker (talking about the Big Bang) before Kainoa on the MainStage to secure a seat!  Then we can see and hear all the suggestions Kainoa will say about visiting different ports.  Though this cruise is called “Tales of the South Pacific” tomorrow in Samoa, will actually be our first port in the South Pacific!  Hawaii is part of the Polynesian islands, but they reside in the North Pacific!

 

Part of Kainoa’s educational talk showing us Apia, Samoa where we will visit tomorrow!

 J and I decided to eat lunch at the Lido Buffet and we had a much wider menu selection as a result!  And we found friends to sit down and eat with!  Then two other friends found us and thanked us for connecting them to book an independent snorkelling excursion in Bora Bora.  They were kind enough to give us two Mariner Drink tickets.  Since we don’t have the alcohol package - those are worth two free drinks to J!  Not necessary, but very kind indeed!  As Bora Bora was on the itinerary, then off, then back on - guests have been scrambling to make arrangements to experience that wonderful port!

 

I actually had some volunteer work to catch up on this afternoon, so I did that while J played bridge! 

 

My dinner was a delicious meal of salmon with spinach and a beautifully seasoned dressing.  We always order an extra plate of vegetables to share - I am pretty sure we are the only two onboard to order that item (not on the menu) every single night!

 

Then we secured seats in the Mainstage area to watch "Cantare: All In”.  They are a group of four male singers that have amazing voices and do simple dance steps to enhance the experience (think classy Boy Band)!  We were here 1/2 an hour early and I am surprised at how full the theatre was when we arrived!