The sea is much calmer this morning and there is quite a bit of sunshine. After our deck laps we went to the theatre for a Q&A with the Captain. Very interesting learning of his career from pilot to captain. He's very down to earth and self deprecating but confident and decisive. A few LOL moments and very interesting.

This afternoon I went on the 'Behind the Scenes' tour. Really fascinating. It took over four hours and included a back stage look at the theatre, the engine control room, the medical centre, the mooring deck, the bakery (where we had cakes!), the galley and the Bridge. The Captain and Chief Engineer both gave a talk. It was even better than I had imagined and we finish with champagne and canapés in the Commodore Lounge. Couldn't believe how clean and tidy it was everywhere, even the mooring deck was spotless.

We arrive in Auckland tomorrow evening.

Captain's Miscellany - Round Robin
This was a letter to a Captain from the crew when they wanted to voice their opinion without having to be first to sign the letter. Instead the names were written in a circle so that no-one would know who started it.