Day at sea

Today was another relaxed day at sea.  I did my water exercises and read some but didn't do much else. My back still hasn't recovered from Easter Island and I decided not to take the pain medication just in case it was related to my recurrence of motion sickness. A few days ago I started reading the books for the book club. I didn't much care for the first one I picked up so put it aside and started reading another one. They have not announced when the book club will start so I'm not sure what order I should read them in. All in all it was a nice day.

Tomorrow we are to sail around Pitcairn's island. Normally the entire population of the island, 48 people, come out to the ship to sell souvenirs. This evening the captain announced that the islanders would not be coming aboard due to our Norovirus situation. It is unfortunate, but I think they are making the right decision. They are an isolated population who probably would have trouble getting to good health care if anyone got seriously ill. As a result, tomorrow will be a day of scenic cruising.

There appears to also be a cold going around. Thankfully I have gotten neither it nor the Norovirus. However, if anyone is reading this who is getting on at Sydney or beyond bring lots of hand sanitizer and antiseptic wipes for your room. Apparently there are some sick people who refuse to stay quarantined. As a result we had a slight upturn in the Norovirus situation after Easter Island. There is speculation that these folks will be put off at Papeete. Those with colds appear to have the run of the ship.