# 36
   ,  ,  ,   and beyond  

Oct 1st    At Sea




We didn't do a lot on board while at sea, but I managed to try three different cocktails in the afternoon and evening.  The price of the trip included a package of 12 free drinks . . . each, so we decided it was time to start sampling. That afternoon the four of us sat around a table and played a game of cards.  Yup, we're that weird.  
The ship actually made a really nice cappuccino, at least they did at the bar just outside the buffet.  This made for a relatively quiet and serene place to enjoy my coffee.  Not only that, the constant top side wind was almost non existent. 

Our first day at sea was our second formal dinner on this cruise. Because we like to travel light, Mike took one suit with two different shirts and ties, and I took two outfits with the same shoes and shawl.  There were some couples with tuxedos and evening gowns, but that's not for us on a cruise. This is about as formal as we got!