It was PARTY TIME last night. MARDI GRAS. I saw people dancing up at the
Crows Nest that I don’t think had been there before. The decorations were spectacular and the costumes some wore were unique to say the least. Gerta’s was weird as you see a photo of her dancing with a host dancer. Peggy’s vest had miniature lights. That is her with our friend Marcy. Marcy is the lady I told you about that is 85 and looks like she is 75. Esther had a comical wig that actually was red but in this photo it shows up purple.

Both ships are equal in their decorations for theme nights but I believe the Amsterdam is better in the crews costuming. I think I will post later a whole series of photos of their costumes which are spectacular. Too much happening at the present so that will be a post for a run of sea days.


I danced up a storm last night and danced with Melvin and Maurice and also with two of the host dancers several times. I have my dancing legs and skill back but I notice I do tire a lot sooner.

I mentioned that others have vested me with a designated place at the Ocean Bar so I am posting more photos than normal to show you where that designated place is and my two favorite bartenders, Ogie and Marc. Notice Ogie is holding a fifth of Ballentines for the photo which is my scotch of choice. He did tell me that they were about out of it so he has ordered a good supply for the future.

Tomorrow we will dock at Walvis Bay, Namibia, and this is our first port of the Dark Continent. It is also the first time we will see land in eight days. Even though I enjoy sea days it will be nice to walk on land again.