Slept IN…it was 8:15 before we even stirred, but felt like
we’ve caught up now. It was dark and
gray…ship’s rocking a little bit up here, but not so bad. It’s not real cold, but the wind’s blowing
and makes it cool outside.
We got dressed and went upstairs for coffee. Skipped breakfast because we had our
massages scheduled for 11….didn’t want to lay on a full belly. Massage was fantastic and just what we
needed. Ronnie had an Asian therapist
and mine was from Jamaica…both were terrific and did a reallly good job working
on knots …After the 28 flights of stairs up and down, our calf muscles could
use some help and a full body would have been good, but I didn’t want to shave
my legs, so we opted for an upper back….lol.
After the massage, we found a map showing our “flight” plan
so we now have some idea of where we are and where we are going. I did not know the Azores were where they
are…we are obviously going due east in the mid-Atlantic. The map also showed the depression that is
now located just immediately south of Nova Scotia….glad we missed it and
looking forward to seeing the Azores on Wednesday.
Went up to Horizon Court for lunch. I had my usual salad with a little tuna on
it and fruit; Ronnie (who was going to
just get coffee) got some kind of burrito looking thing….The food has been
excellent everywhere we’ve eaten. We’ve
had everything from salmon, red snapper to steak and prime rib and it’s all
been very good. I get the “chef’s
choice” for dessert….no choosing; they just bring a gluten-free dessert. First night was flourless chocolate
cake…omy…Ronnie tasted it and even rolled his eyes….so good and chocolaty!!
Walked around a bit this afternoon and then came back to
room for a nap. When we got up, sun was
shining…it’s probably in the 70’s but the wind is blowing, the ocean has some
swells, but not as large as last night.
And the ship is going pretty fast.
Tonight was formal night so we doodied up and got our
pictures taken before dinner. Lots of
people dressed up…the majority…but there was an occasional slob walking around
(ewww…that sounded tacky). We had a
very animated and enlightening conversation at dinner with our
next-door-tablemates.
He’s a citizen of Denmark, she’s a citizen of Japan and have
tried to apply for citizenship to the USA, but have been denied…no
explanation…just a runaround by our State Department. They are here on an Investor’s Visa and have to reapply every two
years. He’s a builder so they
established a business and buy older homes and remodel and flip….We were just
astounded at what all they’ve been through to try to become citizens…they love
Kentucky and have lots of friends there (just as astounded as we are). They will try once more at the American
Embassy in Copenhagen and hope for the best.
This is their latest lawyer’s advice.
They spent thousands of dollars…once, they were told they could reapply
but he (the Embassy person in Australia) would just deny it again. No explanation. He keeps asking what is wrong and what can he do to fix it…they
say: we don’t like how often you come
over here. When we think of the
millions crossing from Mexico….my blood boils.
We went to the show after dinner….a soul music
production..good. Walked around and
listened to the various music venues.
So far, we’ve found only one place to dance….in the Piazza in front of
hundreds of gawkers…don’t think I’ll get Ronnie to do that. We’ll look again today for another place….I
KNOW there’s one.
Came “home” and watched a movie that we’d not seen
before….lasted til midnight…then we were rocked to sleep.
Tomorrow is probably more of the same.
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