Day 7 Thursday August 28
Following breakfast in the dining room, we spent most of the morning lounging poolside. I finally ventured into the water (there were two pools on deck, both salt water). The water was chilly (I believe they refill it over the course of the voyage).
Following the captain’s report from the bridge (a high noon tradition) we took a lunch break (waiting 15 minutes in line for freshly made to order pasta dishes from the pooldeck station) and then attended two events back to back in the Palace theatre. First, the international talent show, which featured cast and crew members demonstrating their various talents (singing, dancing). The real highlight though was the finale—a hilarious “water ballet” (of sorts) performed by 6 towel clad gentlemen and one lady choreographed to a musical soundtrack by Enya (with an intro that forewarned that some might find it mildly disgusting). Following the international showcase we attended the final bingo game of the cruise where the snowball prize of $2,000 was to be awarded in the final game. Cathy & I both splurged for a max-out “full meal deal” on the bingo machines (144 chances to win for $149). I managed to win the third game, claiming a prize of $152. So, I basically broke even. Cathy got down to one number remaining in the final game, before the prize was claimed by another player.
The final night at dinner we finally hit the dining room at the peak period that we had managed avoid on earlier evenings and wound up waiting half an hour for our table assignment. However we were rewarded with an excellent table situated in a rear corner by a window. We enjoyed a fine meal, which included escargot, English style sirloin cut beef and red snapper. After dinner we took in a performance of a second show by the Majesty singer/dancers and showband entitled "On the Radio" (basically a medley of pop hits from various periods and genres). At the end of the show John, the cruise director, welcomed many of the ship's staff (including some officers and chefs) and crew up onto the stage to allow them to be recognized by the guests for their service. Of course, there was a standing ovation. in the theatre David Nastor in the Royal Fireworks lounge, before returning to our staterooms one final time to pack our bags and retire for our last evening at sea.
Following breakfast in the dining room, we spent most of the morning lounging poolside. I finally ventured into the water (there were two pools on deck, both salt water). The water was chilly (I believe they refill it over the course of the voyage).
Following the captain’s report from the bridge (a high noon tradition) we took a lunch break (waiting 15 minutes in line for freshly made to order pasta dishes from the pooldeck station) and then attended two events back to back in the Palace theatre. First, the international talent show, which featured cast and crew members demonstrating their various talents (singing, dancing). The real highlight though was the finale—a hilarious “water ballet” (of sorts) performed by 6 towel clad gentlemen and one lady choreographed to a musical soundtrack by Enya (with an intro that forewarned that some might find it mildly disgusting). Following the international showcase we attended the final bingo game of the cruise where the snowball prize of $2,000 was to be awarded in the final game. Cathy & I both splurged for a max-out “full meal deal” on the bingo machines (144 chances to win for $149). I managed to win the third game, claiming a prize of $152. So, I basically broke even. Cathy got down to one number remaining in the final game, before the prize was claimed by another player.
The final night at dinner we finally hit the dining room at the peak period that we had managed avoid on earlier evenings and wound up waiting half an hour for our table assignment. However we were rewarded with an excellent table situated in a rear corner by a window. We enjoyed a fine meal, which included escargot, English style sirloin cut beef and red snapper. After dinner we took in a performance of a second show by the Majesty singer/dancers and showband entitled "On the Radio" (basically a medley of pop hits from various periods and genres). At the end of the show John, the cruise director, welcomed many of the ship's staff (including some officers and chefs) and crew up onto the stage to allow them to be recognized by the guests for their service. Of course, there was a standing ovation. in the theatre David Nastor in the Royal Fireworks lounge, before returning to our staterooms one final time to pack our bags and retire for our last evening at sea.
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