I've always thought of the Solomon Islands as a hotbed of crime and tribal violence. I remember how Australia was asked to provide a police presence years ago and I think that was wound up only recently. To look at it from the ship, it looks like just another peaceful tropical paradise and the people who have gone ashore say that they felt very comfortable and the natives are very friendly.
We stayed on the ship again and have avoided the silly games arranged to entertain us: Crazy Golf, etc. we also avoided the movie, Everest. Whoever chooses the movies just loves survival films. Starting with 33 miners buried underground in Chile, to Leonardo de Caprio in the Oregon Wilderness, and Matt Damon marooned on Mars, the idea of fighting through an avalanche on Everest was just too much. Survival to us includes the 24-hour buffet and the two-for-one drinks in the Wheelhouse Bar.
We went to the captain's cocktail party last night and watched the passengers who have travelled the most receive their accolades from the company. The most was about 750 nights, but there were others who have spent well over 500 on Princess ships. We're up to 175 in ten years so we have a long way to go.
Last night we saw a huge group photo being taken in the atrium and were told they were members of the 8th Field Ambulance Brigade. By their age, they looked like Vietnam vets. This morning, Trivia was moved to another venue so the Vista Lounge could be used for a rehearsal space for a large group of musicians travelling together. They've promised to do a concert before the cruise is over. Maybe, they'll be the support group for our choir performance.
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