March 10, 2024
Sorry for the lag in my posting. We are still having a great time and seeing fantastic sights. We have gotten past the cultural shock I talked about last time and accept the life style of these people. The greatest takeaway is these people are very happy to be where they are and they are not suffering one bit.
Last night we found this in our room after dinner.
Two highlights of tonight and tomorrow. We have another 25 hour day again and we cross the equator again, moving from summer to winter. Today we had cell service for the first time in a couple weeks. Very spotty in Indonesia.
So, you might ask who does this cruise? Well, they post a nationality list for each segment, here it is.
Nationality Breakdown
AUSTRIA 1
AUSTRALIA 26
BELGIUM 3
BRAZIL 1
CANADA 31
SWITZERLAND 4
GERMANY 10
DENMARK 2
SPAIN 2
UNITED KINGDOM 33
IRELAND 3
ICELAND 3
ITALY 3
JAPAN 1
LUXEMBOURG
1 MEXICO 5
NETHERLANDS 9
NEW ZEALAND 6
SINGAPORE 2
THAILAND 2
UNITED STATES 181
Yep mostly Americans.
Yesterday we were in a very small town, and it was wonderful, People were selling their wares, including a man cutting up fresh tuna. We went for a short zodiac ride around the harbor in the afternoon. Okay, those of you that are playing the over under game on how many times I get off the ship, did the zodiac ride count as me getting off the ship? I will either count it or not based upon the response.
Yesterday we saw several long boats. These hold 36 people, including two bailers, seams to be a tremd here.
Today’s town was huge with not much personality. It was hot and for some reason it didn’t sit well with me, so I spent most the day in a/c. Thus, no pool chronicles today.
We are now past the halfway point in our trip. It ends on May 2. So, we are still on this ship for a while.
These kids were hilarious. Their canoes had so many leaks that someone was always bailing water. They tired and the canoes sank, but they were sure having fun. Oh to be a kid again.
More, when?
I lost your link for a few days. Thankfully Susan Mejo gave it to me. It’s nasty weather here with strong winds and of course rain. Today we sprang forward one hour and will have more daylight.
Kim, I saw you were arrested! Did you have to post bail?? 😊
Prost
Reading your adventures is fun as it makes me feel I was aboard. Chris and I don’t do well in heat unless the humidity is low. Fat chance near the equator ! We’ll cruise Alaska anytime. Thanks for sharing, except the bourbon, not a fave with me. Glad you’re having fun seeing new sites.
I’d count it as getting off the ship.
My vote is no, your legs must hit the ground.