Navigating the Waves

Yet another day at sea while we make our way to Aruba. From our morning coffee spot on our balcony we were greeted with a WhatsApp video call from Carii & Steve, a rainbow and a school of flying fish.

We learned there are actually 64 species of flying fish and they are found primarily in tropical and temperate marine waters worldwide. They are part of a national dish in Barbados. We'll be doing a cooking class there next week. I have a feeling they'll be on the menu. Flying fish are also known as flying cod and are part of a family of marine ray-finned fish. They have modified pectoral fins that allow them to glide remarkable distances above the water's surface but they're not really capable of powered flight. Instead they propel themselves out of the water at speeds reaching up to 35 miles per hour and then glide up to a distance of 650 feet using their rigid "wings." They're an important part of the marine ecosystem as both predator and prey.

That was the beginning of our busy but relaxing day before we head off ship starting tomorrow for the next three days in the A, B, C islands. More on those coming soon. We had another Town Chat with our fellow world explorers and learned about the upcoming holiday festivities and planned activities. Afterwards, at the Enrichment program, we heard more about the Concorde's design and unique ability to break the sound barrier. [Chris Gustafson .. you would have loved the video that put us in the pilot's seat as it took off in flight!] We even played a round of golf ... yes that's Jeff, unlike at Top Golf ... without his driver, on the putting green... and later relaxed poolside in the solarium with a Pina Colada the classic tropical cocktail made with rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice. Good thing I got my "Walk around the World in earlier today!

[If you're wondering ... Dave, Dean and Kim, YES it's a little rough on Jeff without a "Project" - he's been "ruminating" about making some "adjustments" to our closet door and occasionally, I see him eyeing up the crew working on maintenance around the ship. I somewhat expect to find him starting a "Work at Sea Volunteer" program to replace these upcoming sea days with some "meanngful projects."]
Until tomorrow - Enjoy your day wherever in the world you are