Tonight is the last night of time changes. We have lost one hour per night since the second day of the voyage. The loss of the six hours begins to wear and today will be a quiet day.
We sat on deck 7 and watched the ocean and read. We saw a couple of ocean going tankers headed west. When we got cold, we went inside and sat in window bays and read some more.
I have been able to access the Internet. It really is not reliable. It comes and goes, sometimes at the most unfortunate moments.
We also went for a walk around the ship.....up to the top where it was quite windy. We checked out some spots that we had not checked out this trip. While we were on Deck 12, we saw a shadow of land. It did not take a good picture. We also saw a sailboat which was a good distance from us.
During the afternoon, we declared nap time and adjourned to our stateroom. At 3:00 PM we went to deck 2 to check out the Diamond Jubilee Street Party. This was a finger foods and drink party set up in the central hallway in honor of the Queen. It was an absolute mob. The lines of people, several people wide, went from one end of the ship to the other. We managed to get to deck 3. From there we took the elevator where afternoon tea was available. Since everyone and his uncle was on deck 2, we were able to get a scone and something to drink pretty easily.
Dinner is formal tonight. The theme is the Royal Jubilee Ascot Ball. Ladies are encouraged to wear hats. The play tonight is Apassionata, presented by the Cunard Singers and Dancers. The presentation is gorgeous including dance and music from Glenn Millers' Swing to the Tango.
Off to the casino to spend our $2.13 winnings. It didn't take us long to be parted with our money. Jan ended up a bit more than $8.00 in winnings.
Steps: 7465
Ships Log:
7:12 AM
Position: 48.38.98N 22.44.02 W
Wind Force 5 19 knots, SE across deck
Speed 22.1 knots
Humidity: 89%
Temperature: 58.1* F Barometer: 29.6 rising
Seas: Moderate
From New York: 2329.9
To Southampton 885
11:39 PM
Position: 49.29.39 N 13.38.31 W
Speed 21.5 knots. Temperature 59* F Barometer 30.0 rising
Humidity 90%
Wind: SW Force 3 gentle
Seas: slight
New York: 2691.0
Southampton: 523.9
The Winter Garden Room
The Queen's Ballroom
The Library
Crew working on life raft pods.
Deck 7
Deck 12 the indoor swimming pool
The Winter Garden water feature
The bridge
Carved wooden books in the library
Staircase to Deck 13 closed due to high winds
The grand entrance hall
Deck 12
Library and bookstore entrance
The art gallery where they sell expensive paintings.
The entrance to the Britannia Dining Room
The navigation chart
The bridge
The library hallway
The line for the Royal Jubilee picnic
The elevator
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