Well, there isn't really anything to tell from today. The classes ran as usual, 20 passengers in each, and perfectly, only 40 people turned up to register for them, so no-one missed out.
I found another pair of shorts in the shop, and surprisingly they had my size. That's quite newsworthy as far as I'm concerned. I didn't buy white though. And it's been a formal night tonight. Peter wore a suit and his sheep tie, which was commented on by many.
The fact that we have to eat in a certain section of the Grill, with all the other guest entertainers, lecturers, musicians etc means we are getting to know them, which is not something we often do.
We've met:
Emily Haig, a lovely young soprano singer, who was shocked at the contracts of Arts and Craft tutors. We never went to listen to her, but perhaps we should have done.
Jeff Chandler and his wife (we met them tonight), he gives lectures on WW2. Surprisingly, we have a lot in common with them in terms of CMV and Peel talent.
Ken Lennox, a nationally recognised photographer with several links to the Royals. He gives lectures telling of his life working as a photographer with the Royals. He's travelling on his own, and I really like him. Scottish, not very tall and down to earth, with lots of amazing stories.
Bob Collins and his cheerful wife Annette. He's the maritime history lecturerer and Annette is waiting for a space on the art classes to come free.
Robert (Bob) Daws, a well know actor from both screen and stage. We don't watch much tele, but I recognised him anyway. A really nice bloke who cheered us up with his story of being "mugged" in Tunis.
Steve Simone - the Motown and music lecturer - he sings as well apparently. Travelling on his own, he spends a lot of time with the other entertainers and lecturers.
Stuart St Paul, a behind the scenes guy from tv and film, and definitely one for Peter to listen to. He's with Jean Heard, an actress. Another nice couple. He's miffed that we are confined to the Grill though
Joanne - a pianist from Ipswich, very practical and down to earth lass who's only on for a month.
And of course Tia and Jerry Slocombe, Tia being the crafts instructress.
It's all very unusual, but perhaps Peter will work on future Saga cruises, and perhaps we'll bump into these people again.
The other thing of note today is that the ship arrived at the next port with just about a day to spare, so we've been taken on a little cruise around the islands to enjoy the scenery.
As I write this blog post, we are just about still outside the port. The balcony door is open and we are enjoying the sound of the sea pleasantly sloshing around outside.
All is good in my world.
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