Dave and I were sitting in a lounge just off this foyer yesterday evening when I said to him, "I haven't taken a single picture today." As you know, that's pretty unheard of for me. But given that yesterday was another entire day at sea, I just didn't see much worth photographing. Fortunately I'd already taken the picture above on Tuesday evening, so I wasn't concerned about having something to blog!
Then I took the camera out on the balcony of our cabin after dinner, and took pictures of the unremarkable sunset:
That's roughly in the area of Siderno, on the southern side of Italy's boot. Now we're at port in Messina, and Dave and I will be back on dry land in an hour or two, ready for some walking and exploring.
Not that I didn't get any exercise yesterday. I was back on the treadmill in the gym, and I used the weights too -- another thing I haven't done in about 15 years! It felt good, though.
And I polished off another New Yorker, this one including a page-turner of an article about the Tate brothers. As appalling as it was, it made for really good reading. I think those guys (particularly Andrew) are narcissistic personalities at best, and psychopaths at worst. There's literally nothing redeeming there. It's terrifying that young men think he's a role model, though I hope he simply embodies their rebellious teenage instincts and they eventually grow to realize he's a charlatan.
Dave, meanwhile, took a tour of the ship, learning about all the backstairs operations, peeking into the kitchen and taking a look at the bridge. He's big on boats and boating, so this was fascinating for him. I have some idle curiosity about it all but I figured I didn't need to pay to attend myself. I just let him tell me about it!
I would have found the ship tour interesting.
ReplyDeleteI remember the trip from Montenegro to the port near Rome and the day at sea, and I was bored. It is rare that I can't entertain myself by reading or whatever, but I could not focus.
The Tate brothers are Australian I think, but isn't Andrew at least, locked up in the East European country of his birth? I should really check. They are shockers, for sure.
The chandelier in the foyer is interesting in a creepy sort of way. It looks like an orgy of snakes or octopuses.
ReplyDeleteNot sure I'd want to sit on that seat with all the snakes dangling above!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Dave is feeling better so you can have some adventures ashore
Every sunset, every sunrise, is remarkable in that it happens, and we are here to observe.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like Chihuly glass in that first photo. Gorgeous room and view.
ReplyDeleteBeing out to sea is not for everyone. I know because my husband loves blue water sailing and I like sailing but also want a destination ashore. It does sound like you are ready to go exploring ashore.
ReplyDeleteYour first photo provides nice views of the calm sea.
A tour of the ship is fun. That view is pretty wonderful. I’m assuming that’s Chihuly glass. Do you know? Too bad about the less than exciting sunset.
ReplyDeleteSomehow I have made it thus far without hearing the name of Andrew Tate. After reading the introduction paragraph on Wikipedia, I think I'm okay with going the rest of my life without knowing anything more about him.
ReplyDeleteThat glass hanging reminds me a bit of the aqua (and other colors) one that hangs in the main entrance area of the V&A in London. Hope you find today a bit more interesting. :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a Chihuly chandelier in the lounge. Those things aren't cheap.
ReplyDeleteThose cruise ships tout all the activities to keep you entertained and busy at sea. Doesn't seem to be working.
I don't know how I missed the two previous posts but now I've caught up.
DeleteThere are many things to do on a cruise ship. Your so busy you didn't take photos!
ReplyDeleteCamera quality is my top priority, so this list is exactly what I needed. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat first photograph is lovely.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
That looks a bit like a Chihuly chandelier in your top photo. I hope you are enjoying today's land excursion. There is lots to see in that part of the world.
ReplyDeleteJohn would have been with Dave, and I would have stayed with you. As long as something works, I don't need to know how--whereas John is fascinated by that. Never having cruised, I'd love photos of the spots on the cruise ship. What does the gym look like?
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