Monday, Oct 14: Pago
Pago today, the largest island of the archipelago of American Samoa. It is a
very deep water port so they have a pretty active port. We did not book an
excursion but there is a museum in town and the port is right in town. Oh boy
it is warm and HUMID today! Off we went for a walk, there are multiple,
colorful bus, or things resembling buses ready to take you anywhere around the
island. First we passed by the museum we plan to visit later. We hoped to find
a place with a nice view for a cold drink. After passing fruit stands along the
way we came to McDonald's, where we found a mob from the cruise ship taking
advantage of the free Wi-Fi. Personally, I just needed something COLD to drink
and a place to sit at this point as it is sweltering. It is only in the mid to
high 80's but the humidity is so high it seems much warmer. Iced coffee was the
option we chose. After cooling down we headed back toward the museum and
stopped to view a lovely church along the way. What a lovely little museum,
with free Wi-Fi as well. It started to sprinkle just as we arrived back at the
ship, it felt good! The rest of the day we played cards and watched the
activity from our balcony where there was a nice little breeze. We left port as
scheduled at 5p. Surprisingly people take it seriously to be back on board by
4:30p and the gangway was up!
Jean P. Hayden Museum
Leaving Pago Pago
Tuesday,
Oct 15: For some reason we slept quite late. Our coffee was delivered at 7:30a
as usual but even I went back to sleep! We missed the morning Movie Under the
Stars, oh well. Thankfully, the humidity is lower today. We spent a lazy
morning even though there is much to do all day long: Gemstone drawing, Poncho
show and sale to win a poncho, jigsaw puzzles, knitting, multiple other games,
$10 sale, Oktoberfest crafts, Trivia, line dancing, art auction, treasure hunt,
shuffleboard, and of course a weight loss seminar - yeah right… Plus many other
things. If you think you will be bored on a long cruise, trust me, you will not
be bored! Today the sea is 14,000 feet deep, just amazing isn't it? Tonight was
the Captain's Party. There were 4 of
these dividing up the Platinum and Elite people on board. You get free drinks
and appetizers. The captain is personable so it was nice. They give out awards
to people who are on board that have cruised the most, they had over 700 days
each. Needless to say it was not us. We
went up to deck 14 by the Terrace Pool and found it deserted. We played cards
and there was quite a little but of rain tonight. The air is turning cooler,
thankfully.
Captain's Party
Wednesday, Oct 16:
Around 1:30a this morning we crossed the Tropic of Capricorn. I might have done
that before, but I'm not sure. No announcement, but I was still awake, that's
what happens when I sleep in! We recently saw the movie Yesterday, but we enjoyed
it again today. The movie is a little goofy but I love the music! Tonight was
formal night. Lobster was served, it was tasty. They did smother it in some
sort of butter sauce but it was still tender and delicious. John had a special
order of escargot.
John & His
Escargot
Lobster
Thursday, Oct 17: Crossing the
International Date Line! Lost Oct. 17! We are officially a day ahead of everyone at home!
Can never go wrong with lobster! That looked delicious! :)
ReplyDeleteIt was but the sauce was a little overwhelming to the taste of the lobster.
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