Sunday Aweigh

We are certainly enjoying a beautiful Sunday. Rays from the sun, rising somewhere over the western coast of South America, broke from behind to last cloud of the morning. We were completing our morning Mile-a-thon walk when I saw it, and tried to catch at least a minuscule portion of its beauty.

A few moments later, a young lady pointed out toward something. "Look. A bird. We must be near land." I looked and saw the frigate, then explained to her that these birds spend most of their lives on the wing, rarely seeking land. They are not at all a sign of being near land. The moment reminded me of a poem I jotted years back whilst enjoying our first Hawaii cruise onboard Celebrity SUMMIT.  It's worth sharing once again:

The Frigate

It comes from all directions,
Left and right,
High and low.
The press of laughter, hopes and dreams
To cancel those we know.

That frigate, there, that follows us,
Loops and soars,
Tests the wind.
One morsel at a time enough
To guide the agile wing.
 ~ D. Coon, Dec. 2006

Within the next hour Dan will be back at the Slots Tournament that he joined yesterday. My toes are crossed that he'll win the $500. Meanwhile, he's relaxing here in the stateroom. I went out on deck to get the picture of him at the stateroom window (third picture, above). When I got it, I radioed him, "Why don't you moon the camera?" I was stunned when HE DID IT! I got the picture, too, but it's probably not appropriate to share here.

Now for my nap. First of the day.

OH, ALL RIGHT: for those leeches among you that are aching to see Dan's MOON SHOT -  CLICK HERE.