Have just enjoyed two days at sea as it were but I must say it has been most enjoyable and relaxing. Haven't missed the computer at all and haven't bothered to check email etc as will be doing so this morning when we get off the ship.
We have an inside cabin which was all that was left but it doesn't really matter as we are only in there off and on during the day and of course with daylight saving and Autumn combined it is dark in the mornings anyway. I have slept better with no cares to distract me from the business of cruising. This morning it is a bit early but I have been reading my book and doing a bit of thinking.
There seem to be mainly Kiwis this trip many of them in Deco mode with their silvery headgear , jewellery, accessories and dresses. There are lots of older women , many of them travelling in groups with friends or family. People are friendly.
Haven't located the gym yet and with the opulent meals I have ground to a halt which will require a bit of effort on our return. I am looking forward to some exercise today but it will be 26 degrees so that will limit its duration.
The first night the sea was a bit rough and it took a while to get to sleep with me on high alert for the occasional creak. The rock and rolling didn't bother me and it wasn't as bad as the Waiheke ferry can feel in bad weather.
There is plenty on during the day but the music is quite loud. Last night we found a quieter corner in one of the bars and enjoyed a kir royale and watched the world go by. The jazz has been very nice to listen to. 
Last night was the Gatsby evening with many of the passengers dressed to the nines all being photographed. There was a Gatsby party at 9.30pm which would have been very crowded anyway so we gave it a miss. We were in the first sitting for dinner round 6 pm and most of the partygoers would have been in the second sitting at 7.45 so for them it would have been an evening and night of it and today another big day today in town.
There is a parade of vintage cars etc at 12.30 which we will watch, otherwise just take in the ambience and architecture and indulge in some fresh stone fruit, have a nice coffee somewhere and lunch too somewhere else too.i don't think the ship is leaving till late at night but we will come back on board later in the day anyway. I think the port is about 45 minutes on foot but there are shuttle buses too.
The buffet lunch is very good on board as you can pick and choose by what it looks like . In the evening it is a la carte and very filling if you have three courses as we have been having. Had a delicious salad as a starter - spinach, caramelised fresh peach slices and blue cheese which I will try and replicate some time at home.
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