According to the original schedule, we would have been somewhere else today. Obviously we are not. Instead, this is a quiet day at sea. There is, from my point of view, minimal amount of swell. Not everyone agrees with me. OTOH, a fair number of the other passengers are first time on a smaller ship or first time really at sea somewhere other than the Caribbean.

I have one friend out on the Jewel of the Seas repositioning from Europe to the Northern Hemisphere via Iceland & Greenland. Unfortunately, her ship was enough days ahead of me that all we can do is trade emails, but I have, once again, missed seeing her. I have other friends who made a similar loop to this one last year and have given me a few great tips on where to go and what to sea on this particular leg of the journey.  The last time I was through here was actually summer 2017 …. time flies.

Otherwise, I have been hanging out in the 8th Deck Lounge during the morning and heading to the cabin in the afternoon when the lounge gets too crowded.  Stitching hasn’t been all that challenging – except for 1) the first pattern I had planned I don’t like so will salvage the fabric and go for something else on it. 2) Confirmed that I can’t manage 32 ct without a magnifier – so changed to a third option on 16/18 ct and am perfectly happy.

The Captain’s Reception tonight was about what would be expected. Free drinks for those who drink, a too loud trio and an intro to all the officers. Been there, we have done that, no need on the next two legs. Tomorrow night is the “Yacht Club Welcome back.” I don’t see the point, but the snacks might be ok and I can sneak out the back????