Monday, March 16

We're in Lifou and the sun is shining at last.  The captain had to put the foot down as it was a long haul  from Luganville: apparently over 21 knots all the way.  I'm glad the sea was calm or it could have been a problem.  I suspect the ship will be deserted today as everybody will want to get the tropical sands between their toes after so much gloomy weather.

Again, we avoided the 'entertainment' last night.  It's a cop-out to claim that showing a movie in the theatre makes up for a live show.  That makes 5 nights out of 8 evening shows that we've missed; maybe we're too fussy.  Tonight is Ballroom Blitz and Marilyn will insist that we are there.