As Day 28 started, we passed by Thursday Island at the very northern tip of Australia and turned south, hugging the shore through the Great Barrier Reef. It was odd – and a little disconcerting – to be sailing so close to land, often between the mainland and coral islands. It was also disconcerting that the depth of the sea was no longer reported on the cruise map, which made me wonder just how shallow the water was in this area.
The day was cloudy but the seas were smooth.
We started the day in the casino where I lost yet another $40 (down $450). But at least this time I got a small bonus ($40) which I immediately lost, then lost more. Not a good stretch at the casino. Marlene, on the other hand, was on a winning streak. She is losing, but probably losing less than me. On this particular day she got several nice bonuses and was up over $200 for the day.
Between breakfast and lunch we played cards with Debbie (Maureen and Dottie declined our offer to play). Debbie won both games.
After lunch we toured the ship’s galley – a first for me. It is, not surprisingly, HUGE as it prepares roughly 10,000 meals every day.
I blogged in the afternoon. Dinner (chicken parm) was very good. The show was “Hot 80s Rock” and included all of the regular show entertainers plus the Luminosa Rockband. Great music.
