Our two days were taking us from Bali up to Kuala Lumpur. There are plenty of things to do around the ship but we have just been taking it easy.
In the early hours of the 2nd I was jolted awake with bumps that made me think that we had collided with a whale or something. The ship is pretty stable and even with these odd jolts there was not too much of a roll. Just a slight sway that makes you walk like you have had a few too many. (Covers up the evidence nicely and I guess if I was inclined I could blame a hangover vomit on seasickness as well). At 8am the Captain announced that we would be going through some squalls and the decks would be closed for safety. I must admit that I had a slight feeling of trepidation about the extent of the "squall" and gave silent thanks for the "sea legs" medication that I had packed. But these thoughts we not necessary at all as it was just a bit of rain and it was back to calm sailing.
This morning however I was woken at around 6am with cannon fire. Well not really cannon fire, but I am on a ship after all. It did sound like the low rumble of cannon fire and I thought that we must have hit rough weather and the waves were breaking against the ship. As the sleep fuzz left me I realized that there was absolutely no roll happening at all so went to the window to investigate. By then it was about 6:30am and a wonderful tropical storm was on show right outside our door. A grey cloud bank surrounded us with the cannon fire continuously rolling around us. The lightning raged around us in sheets and jagged electric trident forks. It was breathtaking, and the sea was as smooth as glass as we chugged through through mother nature’s temper tantrum. I did wonder if I was the only passenger out on their balcony in their nighty enjoying the spectacle.
Link to quick video of the storm.
Throughout the day we watched the cruise talent show which we thought would be cheesy as it was passengers performing. It was really great with. Ballerina, bagpipes and even an impersonator as well as all the usual. In the evening we checked out the show Born to be Wild. And that was good too.
The big event of the morning was crossing the equator with a pantomime sort of Neptune thing. People were pushing and shoving to get a view of the performance at the pool. We sat back and drank a mimosa instead (come on, it was hot on the equator). A certificate was issued to us all to say that we had crossed the equator.
People: On board there is an abundance of Australians and Russians. I know, what a funny mix and totally opposite personality types. Of course we are mistaken for Australians all the time. There are all sorts of other ethnicities thrown in as well. Some people are just so rude and pushy that we have been gobsmacked. But generally everyone is really cheery and nice.
In the evening as we walked to dinner we slid back past Singapore. It was nice to see the beautiful city lights again after two days at sea. We are at the Stirling Steakhouse and the meal was out standing. This is a meal the you have to pay for at $30 USD per head but was great. The other large restaurants are free apart from your alcohol and Lance has already had lobster twice. These meals are all part of your ticket and have so far been great. My only complaint is that now that I have drunk them out of the two NZ wines that are served by the glass they are running out of the other one that I have start enjoy. Oh well cocktails are only $9 USD so guess that will have to do me.
Off we go to Kuala Lumpur.
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