A Winter Crossing

At Sea

January 17

Had a hard time getting to sleep last night as I was getting congested. I am hoping it is not a sinus infection (I just had one at Christmas). Finally was able to get to sleep about 2:30 (and that was taking into account the time change) but woke up a couple of hours later needing to sit up for awhile. Slept sitting up on the sofa for a couple of hours and then back to bed until the 9:15 alarm.

We tied for first place in morning trivia but lost the tiebreaker (When was Pride and Prejudice published?).

At 11:15 the Senior Officers Party was held in the Queens Room for the Platinum and Diamond passengers disembarking in NYC or Fort Lauderdale. Not all that exciting and only saw a couple of people I know.

Lunch in the Lido and then to Needlework/Knitting group (about 12 present). We were three below the winners at afternoon trivia (What are you afraid of if you have oneiophobia [sp?]?).

Took an hour nap before getting ready for dinner. A Cruise Critic friend and I had both received dinner for two at The Verandah so we each invited a guest. Had a delicious meal (I will post pictures when I get my free internet minutes when we leave New York - I only have 24 left now).

Went to the Queens Room to watch the dancing after dinner. I have cruised on this ship for a total of 126 days and this was the first time one of the Dance Hosts asked me to dance. I thanked him for asking but declined (no rhythm whatsoever and two left feet). My favorite "Public Room Steward" Marina suggested a drink for me to try - a Peach Melba Martini. It was very good (vanilla vodka, peach schnapps, raspberry liqueur, peach puree and a dash of cream) and I am determined to use up my OBC so I am trying different drinks.

When Paul Ritchie and the Queens Room Orchestra finished their last set I went to the pub and picked up my orange juice.

We gain another hour tonight.

You can watch us sail in and out of NYC on the PTZtv webcams.
nyharborwebcam.com
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Smooth sailing until next time!

Our trivia team - Andy, Mary, David, Judith, me, and Fran