Thursday 12 May

This morning we had quite a bit of sunshine. However, by the time the service finished, the sun was gone. I tried a walk on deck but only managed two circuits: it was blowing a gale and the spray was blowing across the deck. The temperature is dropping as we get closer to the mainland; today’s range is 11 to 15. While I was having lunch, we sailed into a thick fog, with the ship’s horn blasting every few minutes; it’s lightened now, but there’s still fog around.

This morning the “professionals” covered the Lido poolside area with hundreds of towel animals. This “animal” looked like he’d had a heavy night - 

Our last time correction on the water – 1 hour forward again tonight. The ocean looks quite angry out there today: it’s a good thing this ship has stabilisers! I met Debbie and then her mum, Nancy in the lounge, Debbie’s shout, and then had dinner with Anita and Dorothy. Debbie and her parents went to the Lido – easier than dressing for the dining room.

The Island Magic Steel Drums were on again tonight to thundering applause and standing ovations. Tonight they played Elvis, The Beatles, Abba, Frank Sinatra and they finished up with To God Be the Glory, Amazing Grace and When the Saints Go Marching In. They were brought back for an encore , which was Hallelujah.