Woke up during the night thinking we were about to arrive home but then realized we had one last day – and a beautifully calm and sunny day it was. An extra social one, which started having morning coffee with some friends of friends – two fun couples, whom we have chatted with during the cruise. Next we had to stretch our legs for half an hour before meeting our CC's chums for our final lunch and get together in the dining room. We in fact were in the minority as they are all black carders, but it won't be too long now……. Lots of lovely friendships we have made over the last few weeks, which makes cruising such a wonderful way to holiday and see the world.
The most obvious change on board today is that the average age must have come down at least 20 years – and there are children!!!! Shooting Stars actually had some action last night, for the first time in 39 days – except for church and various meetings held there. AND sadly some of the new younger passengers were looking rather "untidy" - even before dinner…… we must be getting old!!!
Then it was time to do the final pack and OMG how did we fit it all in, in the first place – even with a vacuum bag, it was a challenge, but it's done and I think it's time to order afternoon tea - Cookies and Tea from Room Service.
Between packing I went to try my hand at the BIG BINGO – had to go off today – a whopping jackpot of $8,000 - but didn't realize that I had to be there to buy the cards half an hour before play – just so blonde and so psst off!!!! Oh well, we didn't recognize the winners, 3 in all, who were probably newbies who got on yesterday!!
Our last supper was superb and our new dinner mates are really enjoying themselves. We were treated to the fabulous Baked Alaska, which was as good as ever, as was the parade of waiters holding their desserts sky high. Lots of hugs and kisses to those around us as we said our farewells, all hoping we'll meet again one day – and of course many thanks to our waiters, Lawrence and Shrinath.
Off to the Vista Lounge to watch the Crew Talent Show and it was very good, ending of course with the "What I Would Like To Be" – that's when you really know it's the last night!! Mark was a ballerina, Dave was a Sydney cab driver and the lovely Natalie (great English accent, good fun girl and Employee of the Month) was a nurse – should have taken more photos.
Feeling cheated after missing Bingo, and $20 still in my pocket, we went to the Casino at 11.45pm for the 2nd time in 6 weeks and I won a huge $40, putting us in front!........ Well that's it, Casino's closed, as is everything else except Shooting Stars is really raging!!
Time to put out the light and dream about all those beautiful ports we have been so fortunate to visit.
PHOTOS: Waiters & Chefs parading the Bombe Alaska; Lawrence & Shrinath with 'ours'; Colin got the last slice – so greedy; Silly Mark and the great orchestra; Colin was in need of a nurse – what a good sort, look at the smile on his face;
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