We are still cruising towards Moorea in French Polynesia.  As I have said before, we don’t mind these long stretches at sea and there is always a lot to do if you want to keep busy.  I prefer just relaxing with a good book and just finished my fourth this morning. Time for another trip to the library. 

Yesterday we crossed the equator and it was celebrated with the usual hilarity that goes with that event.  Fernando, our Cruise Director assumes the role of King Neptune and this year, as you can see from the photos,  his spouse was not the most attractive creature on board!  Some crew members, and a few brave passengers, endured the ritual of having a raw egg and flour shampoo before being thrown in the pool.  

A view of Moorea. Not too shabby...

Venetian Society cocktail party with our Captain.  This is an event where passengers who have reached significant numbers of sailing days are acknowledged.  Ken and I were awarded our 500 sailing days certificate which comes with a 14 day complimentary cruise.  I know that 500 seems (and is) a large number but there is one couple on board who have over 1800 as well as several others ranging from 1000 and up!  I’m not sure what the reward is once you reach those numbers. For me, the best gift has always been the one given in perpetuity after sailing for 100 days - free laundry!!! Now that’s a gift that keeps on giving!!!  

...and the winner is...

The sun continues to shine although the seas are a bit rough. Nothing that a seasickness tablet can’t fix and it hasn’t stopped us from eating and drinking. We always know a rough night is expected when we come back to our suite after dinner to see our flowers, liquor bottles and other breakables moved to the floor.

Will write again in a few days.  In the meantime, keep warm and stay happy!!

K & D