Well, today we cross the Equator on our way down under on sea day 4 from Hawaii. That Neptune gets around a bit – he came onto
our Hurtigruten ship when we crossed the Arctic Circle in 2011, to be part of
an ice baptism ritual and he was there again at the Equator when we cruised on
the Costa Pacifica to Rio last year, and rather sportingly became part of a
slapstick event involving flour and blue dye. And today we will be partying
with the great sea god at 2 p.m. He must be a laugh a minute to spend time with
in the sea!
My word it’s hot out there this morning. We had our morning coffee out on the deck and almost melted. Glad to come inside for a Rumba lesson, lunch and then art (a beautiful quite calm seascape, with frothy waves breaking on the shore).
I had an extra art lesson at breakfast, as Easa joined us –
all about the eyes. I am so happy. Today I learned about highlighting eyelids
to create the impression of roundness and softness. I have had a go at this in pencil for now,
and will ask Khachik to sit for me later.
There’s one more sea day after today before we reach Samoa
and set about learning some more about Polynesian Village life, and a trip to
parts of the islands which are believed to be the inspiration behind one of the
most famous characters from South Pacific the old much loved movie from my
childhood, Bloody Mary. Remember “HappyTalk”, and “Balihai” (spelling?). I can
too.
Anyway for now bye. Much love to you all. x
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