Day 34, It's Wednesday???, 2/3 the way to New Zealand

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Well we went to sleep Monday February 6 and woke up and today was Wednesday, February 8th.

It was not only weird for us but it must have confused the system they use to show our location. It jumped all the around the world and back.  Six stops in New Zealand with the first one tomorrow.





We are getting close to New Zealand.



Craft Class was making a flower.  Got an empty bottle from one of the bars to make a vase.


Toni got a bottle from one of the bartenders to make a vase and made heart card. She gave them to our next door neighbor on the ship who renewed their vows today



The Captain talking to us before the ceremony.



The iced tea onboard isn't like what we are used to so Toni has been making here own.


They make unreal displays out of watermelon.



Pub Lunch today, Toni with the Fish and Chips and Rob with the Ploughman's Lunch (wasn't even sure what some of that was!)



 

Rob stopped at the this display at the entrance to the restaurant. He is trying his best to check off every beer and drink they have (along with local beers in ports).  He settled on this Czech Republic beer that he hadn't had.
 


How many languages did they use for butter?



One of the entertainers is also the choir director for a volunteer choir of passengers. They have been practicing for an hour every sea day. And they put on a great show today.


Dinner

Appetizers

  

Turkey and a Salad


New show tonight, Stardust


Sun setting. Going, Going, Gone



We received our Crossing the Date Line certificate






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  1. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2023 at 11:49 AM

    Love the star pictures and sunsets/sunrise

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