After breakfast we did our prayer walk. Actually it was more of a prayer stumbled. We were going through some really rough seas. Huge swells. Even the room stewards were hugging the walls and grasping for the railings. And yes, the barf bags were back on all the staircases. Glad we’re not playing pickleball today.
Back in the room we found another critter on our bed. This one was, best I can determine, a girl lobster. How could I tell it was a girl? She had wide eyes and really long eyelashes. Also, she followed your every movement throughout the cabin. It was definitely a girl. A scary girl.
We went to a session with the captain and two of his main officers. It was all question and answer. The one answer that most reached us was: we have been experiencing no less than 12 foot swells. Explains the eerie feeling that we were gonna fall out of bed at night.
After lunch we went to what amounted to a staff talent show. As we walked in, I became a little concerned. One entire section of seats was covered with people in white shirts and rather long, tall, white hats. It was like an army of chefs had come to cheer on their own. I was just hoping they left in time to fix us some dinner.
The crew members who performed were really good. Our favorite guy was the opening rendition of Over the Rainbow. A girl from India did a native dance balancing some plates. Another guy did an interpretive dance about not wanting to lose his girlfriend (I think). A trio of girls sang and danced. And the show ended with a rendition of I Did It My Way.
At the close of that song the curtains opened to reveal a host of workers from all over the ship. And then even more marched down the aisles to join them on stage. Pretty incredible sight to see so many of the staff all together. Meanwhile, the crowd was going wild with applause and cheers.
When things started to calm down, the emcee got our attention and announced, “You cruisers, stay here. All you people on stage … get back to work! We have a cruise ship to run here!” They all then filed out, followed by the audience. All in all … a fun show.
After dinner (another of those dress-up days), we decided to take advantage of one of the myriad of photo ops set up on the main floor. Chris said it would count as our 50th anniversary photo (if it was a good one). The guy took 20 or 30, so surely there will be one keeper.
From there we went to a concert by a famous violin guy named Gary Lovini. I figured I’d ask Corey if he ever heard of him. That’s my gauge of violin famous-icity. He was really good. I think his transitions were his strongest point. He went from playing the Rolling Stones’ “I can’t get no satisfaction” right into that slow, beautiful, “The Unchained Melody.” Oh, and he switched that stick thing (bow?) one time to one that lit up. A little over the top, but it fit his so-called “sexy medley.” What do you think, Corey? Gonna apply to play on a cruise ship?
Romans 15:5 says, Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement allow you to live in harmony with one another, according to the command of Christ Jesus.
Father, thank you that Marcos is feeling a lot better today. He’s gonna be sore for a while longer. And please be with us on this excursion today into Cádiz. Finally. Dry land in Spain! Amen.
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