Sunday 19/4/2015 Day 103 Sea Day, Morocco left, Gibraltar right and then right turn towards Lisbon

Fresh breezes, force 5-6, so the decks were closed now and again today, and the roof was closed over the larger pool on deck 9.  It was still lovely and sunny, though, and we were able to enjoy the hot tub for almost an hour again after our gym session. We are happy that we may have gained cardio fitness whilst on the ship, but “may” also have gained a few pounds of fat at the same time. Not too much, but enough to alert us to how we will not be continuing to eat when we get home.

In art we completed our fabulous seascapes – and are both very happy with these. We’ve learned how to make frothy waves, fluffy clouds, wet and dry sand and all with a backdrop of Table Mountain.

It’s also been a time for organising the cruise folder we brought with 5 dividers, one for each sector.  In this I’ve put the Captain’s cruise logs, the Horizon overviews of the cruise sectors and little bits of memorabilia, including pics from brochures that remind us of thing we didn’t manage to photograph ourselves.  Down in the photo gallery I have also chosen some glossy stock photos of the various animals and birds to put in. I can also print a copy of the text from each day’s blog when we get home, and like a jigsaw it will all slot together to remind us of this incredible experience.

And finally, just after 5 we sailed through the Straits of Gibraltar and are now heading for Lisbon.  Back tomorrow from Lisbon and beyond…. xx