We passed through pirate territories which was interesting. For 3 nights, many outside lights were turned off and we had to keep the curtains closed in our cabins. The ship was essentially in blackout. Also we were not allowed outside on the lower decks. We raced along at a steady 22.1 knots.
On the first day in pirate territory, while we were having breakfast, we passed by a very run down looking blue ship, unusally close to us. Next thing we slowed to a stop. A large rubber dinghy approached us with many men and equipment on board. It came alongside then quickly left and returned to the blue ship with only two men remaining. We can only assume we had picked up some "security" people from this brief rendevous.
Needless to say, we didn't see any "Pirates of the Caribbean" and otherwise about our business. It has been five relaxing days of sleeping, swimming, dining, watching lives shows including comedians, magicians, singers, dancers and more.
Here are a few random photos from around the ship during this time.
Showgirls...
Piano man, he moves around the ship playing his mobile piano, which he wheels around, including in the glass elevators...
Bar singers...
Music acts...
Taking a ride in the North Star, a gondola located near the bow, that lifts us high above the ship giving us sweeping 360 degrees views of both the ship and the ocean...
Selfies...
An aeriel view of the captain's table right in the centre of the main dining room, ready for dinner (I wonder why we were not invited to attend !?!?!??)
Towel art, left on our bed most nights when we return to the cabin after seeing a show...
Sweeties (let's face it, they are more photogenic than savouries as well as nicer to eat!)...
The Captain explaining stuff to us on the TV...
Bionic bar, where robots can mix you a drink (for a cost, of course!)
Next stop, Dubai. There we have two nights in port, however due to immigration requirements we have learned we will have less time ashore than anticipated.
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