40 days

Today is day 40 of the cruise. It seems like a long time to be on a ship but it also seems hard to believe we have been sailing for 40 days. I hate to admit it but my formal dress last night was a little more fitted than it was the last time I wore it at the beginning of the cruise. This means I've gained weight. We've only had 10 ports over the 40 days so lots of ship time with little activity.

Today I saw a lecture titled "Captain William Bligh from a Seafarer's Perspective". It was very interesting, addressing the events that lead up to Captain Bligh's somewhat not very complimentary reputation. I also saw the beginning and end of the 2009 Academy Awards. One of our lecturers is the graphic artist who designed the posters and other material for the Academy Awards.

The book club started today. Somehow I missed the meeting announcement in the Patter. I'm going to have to read it more carefully.

Even though it was overcast and rainy I still got my water exercises in as it is hot and muggy outdoors.

Tomorrow is Cairns where I have reserved a cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef, a day of snorkeling and then a helicopter flight back. Hopefully the weather will be favorable and it won't get canceled.