We sailed through very shallow (less than 100 feet in some places) water between Australia and New Guinea. I had no idea that the ocean was this shallow in this area. Nor that the countries were so close – maybe 80 miles apart. I guess I am learning geography while we cruise.
After breakfast we played cards. But we didn’t finish the second game as Maureen was annoyed that Marlene and I had a little spat – she started to chide me for playing slowly. But it was a difficult hand and in any case I didn’t think I was playing any slower than she played when she had a difficult hand. But Maureen didn’t want to be party to the spat and quit the game.
After lunch I read a bit, then attended the party for Platinum and Diamond guests (these are the highest designations that Carnival has, based on days sailed on Carnival ships). I am only Gold, but Marlene is Platinum so I was able to attend as her plus-one. It is basically a chance to hobnob with senior officers – including the Captain – but does offer free drinks. LOTS of free drinks. Marlene had two and I had four.
After the party we played the slots for an hour and my bad luck continued – I lost $40 (down$410). I believe I have gone 3 days (and about $180 in losses) without a bonus. Or even free spins. The “one-armed bandits are really living up to their name.
Dinner was good but the evening show – a musician who played about 7 different instruments – wasn’t very interesting.
