Malaga gan pasko - a phonetic representation of Phillipino “Happy Christmas.”
During dinner tonight, we will pass over the deepest part of the Atlantic, The Puerto Rico Trench.
Odering my omelette this morning, I tickled the two chefs when I wished them Marry Christmas in their language. Bless Joselino, he is making me look good. The men taught me to say Happy New Year, but that’s for later this week.
Saw Sheila for a brief minute or two in Carinthia while she was on her way to breakfast. She mentioned watching the Iris Apfel film but changed her mind to later in cruise when we are in port and not going off ship. I met Deb who line dances with Sheila and who is going zip lining with her in Antigua. Deb is also a fan of cruising not port going, so I hope to see her again.
We separated and I went off to the Tour Office to check out taxi srvices in St. Kits as now Joan from knitting wants to go along with me and Sheila to The Batik Factory and Gardens. Turns out taxis are plentiful and should be no problem.
Went to the shops to ask Aaron to help me connect the Bluetooth ear buds I bought yesterday. Pedro had problems but Aaron came from the back and between the two of them, all got figured out. The included directions are horriblly scant; I am pleased these men were able to help me. Now I have wonderful listening capabilities and I’m not tied to wires!!
In Sir Samuel’s I decided to use Sheila’s gift coffee card for a latte, then realized Captain Wells had come in while I was digging in my bag. Chatted with him for several minutes until Sheila stopped by and he commented on her stuffed Beefeater Bear. He noted the White Star pin and Sheila told him the bear had been a gift from her Captain Andrew. Wells shared a story about the Christmas lobster episode when he was navigator on QE II and Andrew was captain. They bonded. (Every so often, I am forcibly reminded of the tightness of this Cunard family.)
Sheila asked if I’d come with her to give Arch from Roberto Coin his Christmas gift - which it turns out was her buying the ring she’s been considereing since her voyage in November. We chatted with a woman considering a pendant and a woman who barely blinked an eye at a $24,000 necklace that had been featured in Fashion Week!! These folks really do live a life unlike mine!! What am I dong here????
Knitted for a bit. I am fascinated by the proclivity of folks to pause to chat to a knitter. Like they’ve never seen one before. Even this 6-7 year old boy hesitated to see what I was doing. Then commented that scarves should be even-edged not pointy. When I showed how easily this one would tie and not slip he asked his mom if he could have one. We all chuckled.
Enjoyed a delightful piano recital, played a terrible game of Christmas trivia, walked the deck, read in the sunshine, watched part of a couple of Christmas movies, met Santa, saw a gorgeous chocolate sculpture of bees on shrubbery at Chocolate Festival.
Skipped dinner in favor of attending another round of caroling. It’s very cool walking around singing with joy while everyone near you is also joyful. I haven’t met one Scrooge yet!!
Chatted about education with two sisters from Brooklyn and Jamaica. Both retired teachers and we found a lot of common ground.
Saw Phillip Brown’s show. Less than spectacular, though he certainly seemed to think he ws. I would never have thought anyone could ruin Moon River or desecrate Paul Robeson and Nat King Cole by trying ti imitate them. Just sing in your own voice, man, do not attempt to recreate those men’s styles and vocals. An excellent Christmas Day!!
Met Sheila and Mary for midnight tea in Court. Off to bed. Woke in St. Thomas harbor this morning (it is December 26).
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