Wednesday 8th June - Fair on the deck

Another sea day, which, after all the days in port, is needed as a rest.  OK, so Peter has to run his classes, so maybe it's not so much of a rest, but it still seems easier than being in port, as we always seem to be walking, and looking, and photographing, and more walking.....  and it's so hot. 

There were a few things today to report - the first was that I was delighted with a sighting of what I think was a Rossi's dolphin.  It appeared like a submersible from under the ship as I was watching from the balcony.  It was a pale grey with almost a black band.  Dead chuffed.

Secondly, the Captain navigated the ship so that we could have glorious scenery and views of various Greek Islands whilst we made our way to the next port.

 

And finally, there was  the Jubilee Fair in the afternoon on the Lido deck.  Naturally, we went to have a look.  All around the pool, different departments had set up their stalls, from the magician playing find the queen, to the maintenance department with their potty toss, (throwing loo rolls into a toilet), Corgi racing, ring toss and guess the weight of the cake were also amongst the twenty-thirty odd stalls.  The idea was that passengers would move around the square, gaining points from each stall and the passenger with the most points would be the winner. 

 

Champagne and cocktails were supplied non stop, the sun was warm and cheers at the ring toss were loud.  Music played and the atmosphere was excellent. It looked like everyone was having a good time.  We had to leave to set up for .Peter's art class at 3pm

Tomorrow we are in Canakkale.  I've booked us on the Troy visit, since we enjoyed it last time.

Who said cruises were relaxing?  It's all go!