February 2, 2019

Well, you win a blackjack tournament, you have a hot stone massage, you make leather bracelets (all Pat), you do two wine tastings, (both Norm), you see a few shows, you get an autograph from a “tiny plunger”, you have two Around the World special gatherings, you have a fabulous super bowl party (tomorrow) and join the betting pool, you read, you sit on the balcony and soak up the sun, you make greeting cards, you participate in the mural project, you walk the track for exercise, you hang out with friends.. and you feel so privileged to be able to do all of this.

The brown leather bracelet

Here are a couple of pictures from walks on the deck. We got drizzled on at first but the rainbow was worth it!

We had a gathering for around the world guests in Horizons yesterday – lots of drinks and good conversations. Then the Captain’s cocktail party, followed by dinner with Marilyn and Charlie. Then we saw the comedian and magician Jon Armstrong who was pretty great – look up his trick with “tiny plunger” online. We had to get Tiny Plunger’s autograph. Magic for sure.

Today we had another ATW gathering called Italian Pearls and French Bubbles and the chefs outdid themselves. So many delicious things to sample and all the drinks you might want. I loved the kir royales.

Me and Damien, the General Manager

Ricardo, Executive ATW concierge

Marilyn with Rene, Carol and Kristina

Tonight we will have dinner in the Polo grill and tomorrow, Super Bowl will be shown at 2:30 here with the betting pool and all the typical Super Bowl foods and drinks followed by dinner with the ATW ambassadors, Tricia and Steve.

Norm takes a snooze

Then one more day until Kauai. The seas have been choppy but they are settling down a bit and we do hope we will be able to get into Kauai.

AND we watch hundreds of dolphins jumping. Unfortunately I cannot load the video on the ship. Will try if I get fast wi-if in Hawaii. What a sight!