We’ve now been at sea for just over a week and for those interested we have now covered 2561 nautical miles with 1162 nautical miles to go. We lose one hour every other night with Spain being 6 hours difference from the US and as we are travelling north it’s getting colder – we down in the 60’s now.
Gus & I are thoroughly enjoying the Global Studies Course and definitely now know more about Spain and the places we will be visiting later this week. These courses study not only the history and architecture of Spain but also useful things like “Dining in Spain” – useful phases and restaurant recommendations. We also had a “salsa” lesson the other night which was fun! When we arrive in Cadiz on Wednesday we will be doing a tour/orientation of the old city after which we’re off to Sevilla and Cordoba. We will spend one night in Cordoba.
Life on board is as hectic as you’d like it. We went to an interesting “digital photography” talk the other day. We watched a “Mobile Interactive Computer Ensemble” who presented an Atlantic Ocean Wind Performance of “Anemoi” for wind, voices, computers and instruments – this was part of the Drama Group’s homework. It was held on the top deck and the wind certainly co-operated! There are Acapella Groups, several bands, language groups – in fact if there’s anything else one wants to do one can start one’s own group. I continue to go to yoga every morning – I drag myself out of bed some mornings but certainly do feel better having a half an hour session. I am also going to a Marketing for Non-Profit course which is very interesting.
We went to a cocktail party last night where we met the Captain (a delightful Englishman with a great sense of humor) . Tonight we’re going to a Cultural Pre-Port Presentation which should be interesting.
It’s almost lunchtime so I better come to a close but if anyone is worried about us I can assure you we are having the “time of our lives” – everyone is incredibly friendly, met some really fascinating people, eating a little too well and just loving every moment of our trip.
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Sue, I am so enjoying these regular updates--what a treat to be able to experience this vicariously, and I am very much looking forward to you leading yoga classes upon your return!
ReplyDeleteTake care, Loren aka Drownin'Adele Dawkins
Sue, You are doing great with this blog! I am fascinated with your surroundings, classes and, well, your whole trip. The Executive Club will miss you terribly when we have dinner this coming Tuesday (1/27). Allison is in town and we will be dining at Savour and head up to Kim's again for coffee and dessert. It is still cold here, with a bit of snow threatened. I have started my new job - part-time at an allergist's office in Glenwood Station. It is the same place that my niece works. Keep up the Yoga and I look forward to reading more about your adventure.
ReplyDeleteThings don't sound too shabby! Might be hard to go back to the other life. Enjoy Seville, etc. It is so beautiful and hopefully will be warm. They had quite a storm in Spain and France a few days ago--up to 100 mph winds! Looking forward to your updates. Namaste
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