Day 45  Dusky, Doubtful and Milford Sound      

Today we cruised through these three sounds.  Dusky and Doubtful are the two largest of South Islands 14 major sounds.  Milford in my opinion is the prettiest.  It has the best waterfalls.  Today was overcast and cloudy and even a little sprinkles.  We were last here in 2008 and It was sunny but today was just as nice.  The cloud cover gave it a different look and at one point the fjord had a blue tint to it.  We passed Long Island, Anchor Island, Cooper Island and the Gilbert Island!  I didn't know we owned an island!  

The sun actually came out later in the day.  The photographer was in a helicopter taking pictures of us out on deck.  Unlike 2008 when we were 4-5 deep there were not many of us out there so I am sure that he got a good photo of us!

We spent the day in Palm Court which is the front of the ship and all windows and decks you can go out on.  We sat with Ilene and Andy and for a couple of hours there was no scenery so we played some rummycube.  Crystal not wanting anyone to go more than 1 hour without food had coffee, tea and juices, pastries, movies and donuts set up from 7am-10am.  Then they did a soup and sandwich buffet from 12-1:30pm and a tea from 3:30-4:30pm This was in addition to  all the other venues for breakfast and lunch.  It was such a great day.  We were showered and changed for dinner early so we asked Leo if he could seat us early and we were only 1 table away from our regular table.  We had a great dinner and Ilene and I hit the casino for a little while, Andy went to the movies and Bill went for his cigar.  We have not gone to the show the last two nights.  With all these port days we needed some down time.

Tomorrow (or today when you read this) I am in a another fashion show for the jeweler on board.  Last time was diamonds and rubies this time it is sapphire and diamond ring, diamond necklace and earrings and bracelet!

The next day I am in another fashion show for Joseph Ribkoff clothes (which I have bought a lot of on this trip)  We also have our computer courses and knitting so busy busy busy.  We are headed into the Tasman sea where it could get quite rough.  We might lose internet and tv again.  No problem for the TV we are too busy to watch it. 

Life is good!

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Ships Photographer Neil