Sorry this was delayed. Thought I was having trouble with my computer, but it turns out that the brand new all-ship wireless network has a few bugs. It worked fine in the calm of the Caribbean, but once we hit the heavier waves of the Atlantic, the jiggling cables cause the wireless hubs to drop out every 30 seconds or so!
So... I'm having to write these on the benches outside the Buena Vista Theater instead of the comfort of my cabin. Ah well, they seem to be working on things daily, so perhaps all will be well soon.
And to answer one of the questions posed, there are about 1900 passengers aboard. Other guests are convinced that the demand for space just wasn't there, but word I've got from those in positions to know suggest the reduced passenger load is related to the limited refrigerator capacity and the fact you can't get fresh food in the middle of the Atlantic. Choose your own answer.
This morning we discover that Lumiere's is serving brunch each day at sea. Great!
This morning we discover that Lumiere's definition of "brunch" is to print the breakfast and lunch menus on the same page. Less great!
An interesting lecture series by a professor of history begins with a discussion of the history and geography of the Atlantic Ocean. Not terribly coherent, yet interesting. He ends with an announcement of a series of "discussions" to which the assembled throng in the Walt Disney Theater is invited ... at the Cove Cafe! Fortunately, only 15 of us show up, so we fit without upsetting the Captain. We discover that we're pretty well agreed about what's wrong with the country and the world, but none of us has much of a clue about how to cure things. It's a nice change from politics as usual where it's often just the opposite.
Tonight's show is a ventriloquist. He's no Taylor Mason, but he's not bad. We look forward to his "adult" show tomorrow.
We're starting to get into this relaxation thing and out of our hectic routine. A little. Maybe it's just being tired from losing an hour of sleep last night. It's going to happen again for the next four nights, so we had best get used to 23-hour days for a while.
More tomorrow.
Zazu