July 29th - Fun Day at Sea

Today was a fun day at sea and as usual it means there were more things to do than time to do them in.  We ate breakfast watching the Sicilian shore line go by as we sailed through the straight of Messina.  We then came back to the cabin to watch John Healds morning show on tv before heading to the port adventure talk.  After the talk we got together with Mike and Pam to decide what we wanted to do in the next ports.  Once we decided Pam and I went downstairs to purchase the excursions while the guys headed to Cucina del Capitano for lunch.  We met them up there but we didn't eat since we were planning on going to tea later.  We went to to the Marriage show which was done a little differently this time.  He brought up the two couples that had been married the longest, 62 years & 57 years. One of the husbands sang a song that he had written when he had fell in love with his wife. They then brought up 4 of the newlywed wives and then had the husbands redo their marriage proposal.  Pam & I had to leave early to make it to tea on time.  Tea was held in the upstairs dinning area of the aft dinning room.  As usual all the desserts were delicious.  We sat with Jo (Lucyintheskywithdiamonds).  We discussed how we were going to meet for the gondola ride in Venice.  After tea it was time to get ready for dinner since it was formal night.  While we were getting ready they delivered our canapes.  Then it was time to head out for "A Night of Magic" in the Spotlight Lounge.  After that show we headed to dinner.  Roger, Mike & Pam got the stuffed mushrooms,  Mike & I got the spaghetti carbonara,  Roger, Pam & I got the strawberry bisque for starters.  For dinner Roger, Mike & Pam got the lobster and shrimp, I got the prime rib, then for dessert Roger, Pam and Mike got the cherries jubilee and I of course got the chocolate melting cake.  After dinner we headed to the Showtime Theatre aand watched Destination: Unknown which was a really good musical magic dancing show.  We headed back to the cabin after the show because we didn't get a nap in today and we are tired and we have a big day in Dubrovnik tomorrow.  I can't wait.