the internet was quite slow today – sometimes it’s because of many people on it at once, sometimes it’s a weak signal or no signal altogether… i still marvel that from the middle of nowhere i can (most of the time) communicate with people all over the world… technology is amazing! Go back and check day 2 of bora bora where there a few more pictures added…
with the unstable situation in the middle east, the suez canal portion of our voyage suddenly looks uncertain, though the captain said that they are not currently ready to announce a change in itinerary… i know behind the scenes they are making contingency plans, but will probably not announce anything official unless it becomes absolutely necessary… i had really hoped to make it to egypt, it had been a favorite travel destination of my nana’s, and this felt like a bit of a pilgrimage or homage of sorts… i guess we’ll just wait and see and roll with any changes since it is a bit out of my decision making jurisdiction.
have met some very interesting characters… would love to go into more detail on some, but i don’t want to violate any company policies, so i need to keep it somewhat sanitized for public at large consumption. It’ll all have to go in the movie, I guess… hee hee… i can say that i am enjoying so many of our guests and getting to know a few better and better… had dinner with my friend loretta’s table tonight; what a bunch of interesting folks, 8 of them, all from different places and traveling on their own; makes for interesting conversations. the writing class continues to be challenging, and i am glad i am allowed to participate…
highlight of today was judy carmichael’s jazz piano mainstage performance – wow… she infuses so much dynamic range and sensitivity into a typically heavy, athletic, male dominated stride style that it was very exciting for me to watch – a very light or heavy touch by turns, a sensitivity, a sense of humor and absolute control over her instrument… it was awesome – i felt particularly good because i sold her on the idea of using my buddy dan on guitar when she asked me about who to approach to use from my knowledge of the players here… she was thrilled with his performance, and the drummer as well… the sax came up a little short, but i think he was a bit initimidated… anyway i was glad i had really chatted up dan to her, because they had a great time and sounded wonderful… he really rose to the occasion…
my theme night tonight was called “spooooooky!” and featured songs like old black magic, evil ways, devil may care, ghost of a chance… you get it… it was a fun set and well attended, then they all split early since we have a 7am port the next day tendering… i will be on ipm, so i will sleep in i guess… more tomorrow! ciao, df
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