Around the Horn

Day 9: At Sea

A note for all those following this blog...I am actually writing these entries a full day behind.There is simply no time in the evening hours to sit down and compose. I apologize to any friends who may have expected emails from me and I hope by following this blog that you are able to share my adventure.

Day 9 dawned rainy and windy as we continued on our way to Brazil. The Hornblowers' mini-golf tournament was cancelled after Len, the organizer, placed a ball on one of the greens and it promptly blew away. Pool water was sloshing over the sides of the main pool, although not as badly as it was a couple of days ago when one man was seen body-surfing among the whitecaps!

Even though the weather is not cooperating, the cruisers have found their entertainment inside the ship. Trivia games, movies, lectures with special guests, and meetings among the various interest groups keep everyone busy. Evenings are filled as always with good libations, good food and good friends. While opinions of the ship's food are subjective, I must say that Royal Caribbean chefs have done a great job in introducing new dishes to the menu. We have been assured that there will be indeed 46 separate menus for this monumental trip around Cape Horn.

Captain Johnny has promised us better weather tomorrow for the outdoor ceremony to be held when the Mariner crosses the equator into the Southern Hemisphere.