23/24 February

We have had two beautiful, sunny days en route to Sydney.  A light breeze has kept it comfortable and the sea had just a gentle roll to it. Very soporific!

We watched a couple of late shows. Walk Like A Man, a Frankie Valli and Four Seasons Tribute Band, were absolutely terrific. It was the first time I had ever seen a standing ovation in the Royal Court Theatre. Awesome.

The other show was by the Cunard dancers which was also good.

There are quite a few guests on board with colds, as usual, including Terry unfortunately.

We arrive in Sydney at 5.30am tomorrow but will be at anchor until 1.30am the following morning do will need to tender in. An early start for our trip.

Captain's Nautical Anecdote: Over a Barrel
In the days when it was fairly common for sailors to fall overboard the only way to clear his lungs was to roll him over a barrel. As the Captain reminded us there was no mouth to mouth resuscitation in those days which was just as well as it wouldn't be pleasant to try it on a bearded, toothless sailor with scurvy!