Today was our first day-at-sea day, which means that the pools and sundecks are crowded. Since we have so many Europeans on board there were many men sporting speedos and other tiny bathing attire, at the pool, in the elevators, and elsewhere around the boat. It also means that the Germans have been up since 5am reserving sunbeds in prime spots by laying their towels on them. I did not indulge in any picture-taking, fearing the censors cut, or German Blitzkrieg!
It was somewhat of a relief to find everyone gussied-up for the formal night later. Some people clean up real good!
Nothing much of note happened today. Jim did not win the afternoon Trivia (on famous lines from movies). Lobster was not on the formal night menu. We did not stay for the whole show after dinner – even g’pa, who particularly wanted to see the dancing girls! It was midnight by then though, so no shame in going to bed.
By the time we awake, we’ll be docked at Pireus, the port of Athens. We have a driver booked again, and very strict instructions about not getting into a taxi with anyone who doesn’t have a “Jim Simpson” sign in his hands. In true classical style, we will also beware Greeks bringing gifts. The day sounds like it could be fun.
Jim and I have not been in Athens since 1984, so it will be interesting to see what havoc being an EU member has wrought on the once mighty Greeks. I’ll report on that in the next blog.
Let's hope there were no angry swans!
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