Until today we had not taken time to explore all areas of the ship, especially the high aft decks. We discovered an oasis of cool and calm in the Ellington: by night a bar/night club, by day a great spot to engage in quiet pastimes, such as blogging, reading, knitting and people-watching – all four of these in my top ten list of things to do when it’s too hot to be outside. Ellingtons is perched on the 14th floor, high above the main pool deck. I have just witnessed the belly-flop competition from a vantage point that did not involve close proximity to the great unwashed, partly-drunk and/or scantily-clad! Now Brazilian dancing is taking place – looks a lot like various version of the Electric Slide and other line dancing to me!
Today was the day when the Israeli immigration officers came on board to ensure that every single guest on board (they planned to go ashore or not in Israel) presented themselves , passport in hand, before the Israeli passport control desks that were set up in the main dining room today. It was a slick operation, and we are now in receipt of our passports and duly stamped boarding cards, in readiness for our shore trips tomorrow and Wednesday.
We were advised that the ice –show (yes, there is an ice rink down in the depths of this floating hotel) is a must-see, so had gotten tickets for the 5 o’clock show. It was really good!
Not much else to report on this day-at-sea. Still no lobster.
Holy Land coming next.
have just got back from a great w/end in Cardif had a brilliant time speedway was great Have read all your blogs which were lovely to read I think you should take up writting your blogs are such good reading and make you want to read on As for the boobs (my name for them and easier to spell)I think I take that award !!Isnt it amazing how many people you have met with connections to Scotland Last time I was in Athens was when you picked us up at Aberdeen airport and drove us up tp Banff then gave me some money (dont let g/pa read next part ) as I was overdrawn at the bank had no money but 200 duty free cigs )Im also disappointed in G/pa must be getting old not staying up for the dancing girls Hope your all ok speak when you get back to home Alan back with Chinese love to all keepthe blogs coming
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