The cruise is almost over. Today was an “At Sea” day and we took advantage by having a very leisurely morning. After breakfast, we went to a lecture by the Staff Captain on the building of the Solstice. It was very interesting with step by step photographs of the construction process. Near the end he was discussing the helicopter deck and the focus on safety and the preservation of life. Someone asked about the Costa sinking. The Staff Captain began his answer, started to tear up and left the room. Clearly, the mariners really care and are members of a tight fraternity.
After that lecture, we went to a ship’s version of Iron Chef between two of the Executive Sous Chefs with passengers as their assistants. Judges were chosen from the audience and I managed to be selected. Both chefs presented dishes with scallops, prawns and steak. The first dish was marked down on presentation, it kind of looked like a filet sitting on top of a pile of barf but tasted really great. The second was very pretty, but everything was over cooked, so bad that the filet was hard and stiff. The good tasting food won.
After lunch we read and relaxed until the 49er game was on the TV. We left at the half for dinner so I missed the exciting end. GO 9ERS!
We have just finished packing and leave the ship early tomorrow for our drive to Sarasota. All in all, a very good cruise.
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