Yesterday...
Today...
We are at the present 1/2 way between NZ and Australia. The captain announced that there are 40 knot winds hitting us and rough seas have kept many in their cabins all day. All in our circle of friends and relatives are doing fine, at this moment. Moe, like all of us, finds it is a bit difficult to walk when the ship is lurching to and fro.
The weather and sea conditions have worsened since I was unable to open my balcony door this morning due to the wind. Sea conditions and our direction of travel result in the ship sort of corkscrewing, if that is a nautical term. We are pitching and rolling at the same time. This is far from really bad conditions, however there are a number of people on board that are not too sure about it right now. Many have never been in rough waters.
Methinks it is time to put a few things away and off the counters in case we get a big one and trivial things like cameras and computers end up on the floor.
There is a yacht race, I am not sure if it is an annual event or not, from Sydney to Hobart, Tasmania. If you look at a map it may not look like it goes into open waters any great amount, but it can get rough there, [here!]. Several years ago there were more than a few lives, [and I assume boats], that were lost when a savage storm came up during the race.
There are fewer and fewer people about the ship as the storm grows in intensity. I went to the desk to get some seasick pills, [just so you know], and at that time the ship appeared almost deserted.
Before dinner tonight, a formal night, we met in the lounge up top for a pre-dinner cocktail. Moe made her appearance with her 'throw-up- bag" in hand.
As we were sitting enjoying the storm we were showered with a couple of bow waves that swept the glass windows at our sides. This is impressive only if you realize that we are about 100 feet above the water line!
During the dinner a substantial lurch of the ship threw many hundreds of dollars worth of Rosenthal China shattering to the floor. Several other movements had us clutching our glasses at the table, and there was about a 30% absenteeism rate at the dining room tonight.
Those that are in good shape seem to feel rather good about weathering the buffeting we are taking, but hope for calmer seas tomorrow. The comedienne performed to a smaller than usual crowd tonight.
Fellette and I joined the Cutler's at their table tonight, one couple at their table had separate arrangements and another was staying in their cabin. We had a great evening.
PS There was blood on our balcony this morning from some poor bird that smashed into us during the night.
A QUESTION... Does anybody know anybody that has been to Brunei? If so would you email me and advise if this is a "friendly to get around in country" or is it one of these places that they do not really want us there? We want to get out and around there but do not want to go on an organized tour unless we have to. Thanks.
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