Monday, 16 December 2024

Day at Sea

Today's special event is the Polliwog Ritual to celebrate crossing the equator. First-time crossers must prove their worthiness to King Neptune and Queen Neptuna. They must also "kiss the fish" to demonstrate their loyalty to the sea. They are then rewarded with green sea slime.

Passengers and Crew Gather to Watch the Ceremony

Volunteer Polliwogs Prepare to "Kiss the Fish"
(above and below)

And Are Rewarded with Green Sea Slime (below)

Some more of the food we are enjoying as we sail toward Manta, Ecuador:

German Potato Salad

Petits Fours with Vanilla Ice Cream Filling

Dover Sole Sautéed in Lemon-Caper Butter and De-Boned at the Table

Another chocolate Dessert, Nameless but Delicious 

A Very Large Portion of Wiener Schnitzel

Although today's blog describes our day at sea on 16 December, Will and I are actually getting ready for sleep for our last night on Marina, 20 December. Tomorrow morning we fly to Cusco for a new set of adventures. I will continue the blog from there, so that you will get to visit Manta, Ecuador; Salaverry and Trujillo, Peru; Callao and Lima, Peru, as well.

Happy dreams to all.