Our position at noon today: Outside temperature is 74 degrees with 55% humidity. The ocean has calmed down now with wave height of 7 feet. Sky conditions is partly to mostly cloudy. There could be some passing rain showers later this afternoon according to Captain Stan's noon update. We will be arriving in Bermuda tomorrow morning.
BERMUDA TRIANGLE
During the past five centuries, over 1000 ships and planes have vanished mysteriously here. Well, the facts about this may be more myth than truth. This is mainly due to writers using their imagination making up stories to sell their books or newspapers. So we are not concerned about sailing out here today.
Last Night:
As you may recall it was the Captain's Welcome Reception held in the theater. The line was long so we decided to bypass the reception and go to the Meridian Lounge for cocktail hour. Actually, we were only there for a half hour enjoying some hors d'oeuvres. I had a martini and Rebecca a glass of chardonnay, her usual. Eugene, the ship's orchestra guitar player was playing some nice music.
At 6:30 we headed to the Compass Rose dining room for dinner. We asked to be seated at a table for two with Eka as our waiter. He was a waiter on our world cruise last year and when in Bali, we got to see his wife and little baby girl. He was a very proud daddy! Ari, another Bali guy, was our sommelier and brought us the La Crema chardonnay we had Regent specially put on board for us. You will see some photos of what we had to eat. We both chose the roasted duck with plum sauce as our entrees. Quack Quack!! While I was having my dessert, Sean, the Executive Chef stopped by our table. He is from South Africa and a super nice gentleman. I asked if they could prepare veal parmesan special for us the following evening. He said yes, so I told him how I wanted it prepared. So we will see tonight if it suits me. I am well known on Regent ships for being particular with veal parm.
After dinner we adjourned to the Constellation Theater for the show which started at 9:30. We sat on the front row so had a little chat with John, our cruise director, prior to the show starting. The ship's production show cast did a special number prior to the guest entertainer coming out. They were very good! Bruce Smirnoff, a comedian from south Florida, is just doing one show as will be departing the ship in Bermuda. We did not think he was very good.
Today:
Our clocks were advanced ahead one hour during the night. Again, we had room service breakfast at 8:00. This morning we both went to the gym to workout. We watch Fox News every morning. After getting cleaned up, I started writing for today's blog posting. I took several photos last night of mainly crew members. Rebecca had a protein bar for her lunch. I had a tuna salad sandwich from room service for my lunch. In the afternoon I went out to take some more photos of this beautiful ship. I also called and talked with my mother this afternoon. As Titanium members we can call free.
Another 50+ photos on today's link below. This evening at 6:00 there is an event unique just to Regent. It is called a "Shipwide Block Party". At 6pm the ship's bell will be rung from the bridge and everyone is to take the wine glasses from their suite and go out in the hallways. There our suite stewards will be pouring wine and have some munchies for us while we meet our neighbors. The Captain, General Manager, and Cruise Director will be passing through all the hallways at a quick pace to greet everyone. It really is a neat thing.
Hope you remember how to view the photos in this link. If not, review last two postings where it is explained. Important to click on first photo to enlarge it and be able to see my captions on left side.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QljVXVmR7ilrMKbW2
