DAY 33 DAY 22 SERENITY

ON THE WAY TO NUKU HIVA

We began last evening attending a reception with fellow guests at Captain Birger's Quarters.  The Captain is a gracious host.  He is very welcoming and a terrific communicator.  He  gave everyone an update on our  current heading  and the planning that he does should a  medical incident occur as it did.  He noted this was the first time in his years as Captain where he had to turn around this far out from port.

Afterwards we visited the Avenue Saloon to enjoy a  pre-dinner drink.  When we say a pre-dinner drink for Anne Marie  it is usually sparkling water.  We  sat at the bar as we have done the last couple of  nights.  It's  fun to see the drinks the bartender(s) make and to speak with them.

These were the dining menus at Waterside.

We dined  at Umi Uma with dear friends Bob & Glo who we have known for twelve years.  It was Crystal Cruises and cruising  which brought us together and as they say the  rest is history.  We have sailed with them on many cruises.

We did something that we have never done at Umi Uma on all our previous  visits.   No entrees.  No dessert.  And we didn't look at  the Main menu to order Appetizers  although we did order a couple of them from memory.

Instead  we have sushi, sashimi and a few appetizers.   It  involved several courses.   Keith forgot to get photos of a few of the items. He was having too  much fun at dinner.  LOL. 

​The Umi Uma team took excellent care of us including Head Waiter Ruel, Waiter Sheila and Sommelier Jay.

When we arrived back to the room there was a letter on our  bed which went out to all guests   from  the Captain.  It  talked about the coronavirus and  offered some recommendations which would apply to  not  only  this virus  but to  similar  viruses.  The letter also noted that when in port all non-essential ship visits have  been cancelled.  

We  slept well and enjoyed another wonderful day at sea.

It began with an early morning workout for Keith at the Fitness Center followed by breakfast in our room.  We both walked after  breakfast.  During  our  walk we saw they were set for the putting tournament  for this afternoon  which is part of the World Games.  The four holes represent places  where Serenity  will be stopping during the World Cruise.

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After  walking  Anne Marie  went to Yoga and from there she went to Knitting.
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Keith played in Mixed Doubles Paddle Tennis. His partner was Heather and they advanced t the final where they won the Silver Medal.  Win or lose, Keith enjoys playing.

There was a  Commemoration of Crossing the Equator held  at 11:00  AM.

Lectures included  a talk given by Owen Ullmann about White House Tales which focused on several Presidents.  Captain  John  Creighton  spoke what  other  countries are doing  as part of their respective  space programs.  In  the afternoon Neil Leifer spoke about Muhammad Ali and  the challenging of selecting photographs from all of those  taken of Ali.

The afternoon included lunch and  more Paddle Tennis for Keith and a walk outside the ship on the Promenade for Anne Marie

This evening we plan to dine at Waterside.

Following is the daily Reflections Program.

Cheers,

​Anne Marie & Keith

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