What can I tell you? The weather has been glorious, with blue skies and temperatures rising day on day. In fact it's gotten to the point that it's unbearable to leave the shade of the ship.
On Saturday the flying fisth started to appear. All day they've been bursting from the water in panic, whizzing across the ocean surface, flicking their the tips of their tails in the water to add propulsion and desperate to get as far away from the ship as possible. After a beautiful glide, they spoil the mystique by plopping unceremoniously back into the waves at the end. Fascinating creatures A couple of sharks have been spotted over the side too. So there's been plenty to keep the passengers entertained.
As the fish were exposing themselves to the air, the passengers were exposing themselves the sun. There were a few red faces around at the end of the day as a result, and it looks very painful.
Sunday:- More of the same, fish and burning flesh. I bought the 50th birthday Commerative book about the Marco Polo, with loads of stuff in it that I found really interesting. For instance, she was built as one of 5 Russian cruise ships. Of her 4 sister ships, 3 have since come to the end of the service and been broken up, but the youngest ended up sinking off the New Zealand coast and is now a wreck beneath 115 foot of water and enjoyed by divers
Monday:- More flying fish and more heat. People are getting excited at the Amazon gets closer. I've been attending the Photography and Whale and Dolphin lectures, as well as the creative writing classes, so the days have been pleasantly filled. Peter has already sold the first two paintings that he's completed on board, and I've been reading/devouring the book I've brought with me. It's been a good few days.
Today:- The temperature is still rising - I'm sure you could cook eggs on the decks. Peter has run his classes this morning, and I attended Robin Petch's lecture on Rainforests and Amazon wildlife and this afternoon we've been out to watch the Crossing the Equator ceremony. They got the Captain involved this time, and ended up chucking just about every one of the entertainment staff into the pool. Good fun for everyone involved and watching.
At about 7am tomorrow we'll arrive at Macapa Pilot Station. Our Amazon Adventure awaits.
On Saturday the flying fisth started to appear. All day they've been bursting from the water in panic, whizzing across the ocean surface, flicking their the tips of their tails in the water to add propulsion and desperate to get as far away from the ship as possible. After a beautiful glide, they spoil the mystique by plopping unceremoniously back into the waves at the end. Fascinating creatures A couple of sharks have been spotted over the side too. So there's been plenty to keep the passengers entertained.
As the fish were exposing themselves to the air, the passengers were exposing themselves the sun. There were a few red faces around at the end of the day as a result, and it looks very painful.
Sunday:- More of the same, fish and burning flesh. I bought the 50th birthday Commerative book about the Marco Polo, with loads of stuff in it that I found really interesting. For instance, she was built as one of 5 Russian cruise ships. Of her 4 sister ships, 3 have since come to the end of the service and been broken up, but the youngest ended up sinking off the New Zealand coast and is now a wreck beneath 115 foot of water and enjoyed by divers
Monday:- More flying fish and more heat. People are getting excited at the Amazon gets closer. I've been attending the Photography and Whale and Dolphin lectures, as well as the creative writing classes, so the days have been pleasantly filled. Peter has already sold the first two paintings that he's completed on board, and I've been reading/devouring the book I've brought with me. It's been a good few days.
Today:- The temperature is still rising - I'm sure you could cook eggs on the decks. Peter has run his classes this morning, and I attended Robin Petch's lecture on Rainforests and Amazon wildlife and this afternoon we've been out to watch the Crossing the Equator ceremony. They got the Captain involved this time, and ended up chucking just about every one of the entertainment staff into the pool. Good fun for everyone involved and watching.
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| The passengers looking on. Just about everyone was out on the back deck. And it was hot! |
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| The service staff dress as the barbers. |
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