We finished packing and getting our stateroom in order for departure. Anything we can do to make the turn-around easier for our cabin stewards Sopto and Yulius will be a reward for the outstanding job they did for us on this voyage.
The culinary staff held an outdoor barbecue as we sailed past Cuba. Steak, ribs, fish, chicken and sausages grilled over charcoal gave a taste of America to the end of the voyage.
Dinner was especially raucous tonight and everyone was doing their parting hugs and handshakes. (Normally there is little handshaking or hugging due to people having colds or flu.) Our table is between two tables of Aussies with three Canadian couples mixed in. We were all laughing and switching tables and having a grand time. The staff had a baked Alaska parade through the dining room then a few table side songs. It was a fine finish. Our dining room stewards Thomas and Kadek were outstanding and our wine steward Neil as well. The crew really makes the voyage special.
The temperature is dropping now and a sweater is good for going on deck. Tomorrow morning we make port and, leave the ship and head home.
The noon report: 22 degrees 04.42'N and 077 degrees 17.85'W. Depth 1710 meters. Speed 17 knots. Course 288 degrees. Sea state 4. Water temp 28C/82F. Air temp 24C/75F. Humidity 75%. Wind SW 6 (3). Distance covered: 17,693 nautical miles. Noon to noon 407 nautical miles. Sunrise 0719. Sunset 1917.
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