Last day Wednesday 6th November

Last day before we head home tomorrow. Hopefully to nice weather. We have some Aussie channels on the TV now and have caught up with all the news back home. We have had a good time. Peter is still not 100% but getting there. There are some good shops on board, Coach, some type of high end watches, cosmetics, grog etc. I go in every day and try on all the products but unfortunately do not look 10 years younger, more like I've been holed up on pirate ship for 14 days (just kidding). We have had great dinner companions which has been a bonus although we all eat too much. We are catching the 1200 Virgin flight tomorrow so hopefully home by 4ish. And guess what? Back to work tomorrow night!. Probably not my brightest idea. The weather is a bit cool today and we are just about to head up for afternoon tea which we prefer to lunch as we don't have dinner until 8.15pm. Call or see you when we get back.
Love S

Brisbane 5th November

Day in Brisbane today. Took a bus trip around Brisbane which was very good. We must do the same thing in Melbourne as I think we know more about Brisbane than Melbourne now. Weather is cloudy and about 25 c. A lot of Melbourne cup celebrations going on up her today as well although business as usual. Some great horse ice sculptures. One more day at sea then Sydney and home.
Love S

Days at sea 2nd November

Guess what, more sea days. We are sitting at the ice rink waiting for the ice show to start. Still very calm seas and we are cruising in sight of land after rounding the top of QLD and continuing down the coast on route to Brisbane arriving on Cup day. Our days have been occupied with eating, drinking, trivia, swimming, eating, walking, talking. Peter has been going each day to financial lectures. We won a quiz and now have 300 RCI luggage tags. Lots of entertainment on board, great shows, and events along the Promenade deck. Halloween was fun but low key as mostly Aussies on board, a lot of people dressed up and the crew. Weather remains hot and a mix of sun/cloud. Lots of people working on their tans around the pool. We prefer the undercover area which also has more comfortable cushioned beach chairs. Our cabin is located a few doors for the Promenade cafe which is handy for a drink or snack 24 hours a day. Trivia question for today, what does an octopus do if it is in danger?. Shows about to start. I will send this later with a few photos from last nights formal night.
Love S