Saturday Aweigh

Warmer weather was the welcoming mark for today. It remained partly cloudy, but that didn't seem to hamper spirits on board. I spent much of the day in the stateroom but Dan was in the casino quite a bit. Early, because he likes it when it's quiet in there. Then he challenged in a Slot Tournament. He gained positioning that will allow him into the final -- when ever that takes place.

A great treat among Princess ships is the Pub Lunch. It's a simple British menu offered in one of the dining rooms. This doesn't happen each day, but when it does, we know where we'll have our midday meal. That's what was we did today. We started out with the Prawns & Chips. It was a bit lite, so each of us ordered a second dish; Dan ordered Chicken Curry and I had another plate of prawns.

There are times when entertainment seems to take an afternoon break. That's probably when most oldsters are taking their naps. Today, however, with a bit of negotiation, I made an appearance on the stage of the beautiful Princess Theater. Dan was able to locate a good, central seat for the event. You may be able to spot him in the second picture.

A fabulous string quartet plays daily at one place or another. It's a group of very talented young musicians. Following dinner this evening, we found them playing in the atrium and we were struck by the skill with which they rendered Ravel's Bolero - something not frequently heard by a quartet.