The last days at sea since we left Nuku Hiva, although it hasn’t exactly been stormy, has been quite difficult to walk.  I am not going to even try to dance today. It is probably worse today than any other day. The captain just told us that the seas are 3.5-4 metres and are low ones making it the worst. Thank God I don’t get sea sick.  They have left out in the elevator areas, “barf bags”.  There seems to be less today than originally were.  They have not taken off the netting in the pools, I guess because it is too dangerous.  I keep trying to take videos of the waves sloshing but never seem to get the good ones….timing is everything.  It seems to be an endless job on the pool decks, to squeegee the water off.  Anyway I am quite ready to be home although not exactly ready for the colder temperatures.  Presently it is 17C with force 4 winds from the north making it quite cool….quite a drop but not as cold as home. We are still 285 nautical miles SW of San Diego travelling at 15 knots….slower than we had been for a lot of of the last few days.

The ships crew have been trying to keep us all amused. Yesterday, everywhere we went (especially around the Lido pool, were towel animal…..absolutely mind blowing.

Yesterday as well, we were treated to the band and singing talents of the crew. One couple from guest services were particularly good. They sang the Andre Bocelli number “Time to say goodbye”. It produced quite a number of tears from the audience., myself included. They are missing their calling.

I am including some brilliant photos of the snorkelling and other wildlife…..none of which are mine. So thanks to Mary K Nixon, Richard Niven and Henk Ruiderkamp, amongst others.

See you all soon.