Today marks the end of our first week on the Whisper. It's been a busy time catching up with old friends and making new ones. We've visited three ports - Tortola, Dominique and Barbados - but now we're at sea for three days on our way to Brazil. At the moment we are sailing about 200 miles off the coast of Venezuela and the water is a bit choppy but we are fine and have been enjoying ourselves as you might expect.
In Tortola, we managed to purchase two pairs of shorts for Ken. It seems that we packed 10 bathing suits for him but only one pair of shorts which, even with free laundry, is not quite enough. We found a small shop run by an elderly Lebanese man who just happened to have a good selection of Columbia sportswear and the price was right. In fact, he gave us $20.00 off the total price without us even asking for a discount!
After our purchase, we headed to what everyone said was a "must do" visit to Pussar's Bar for a cold beer. Alas, they were full since two other ships were also docked, both holding over 3000 passengers plus crew. So we made our way to a little spot with dirt floors that claimed cold beverages and we enjoyed a very frosty Carib lager. The bar had a few people but also chickens and a rooster wandering around as you can see from the photo.
Yesterday we docked in Bridgetown, Barbados and the World Cruisers were treated to a special Polo Match at one of the three polo fields on the island. Our friends Peter and Katie Hermant who are members of the Club joined us and it was great to see them. The experience was made even better since they know all the players and their families and could also explain the game to us! One of the photos shows Captain Corsaro about to present the Silver Whisper Trophy to the winning team. All in all, a very nice afternoon.
After returning to the ship and a quick shower, we headed to the pool deck for a night of outdoor dining and entertainment by a local steel band and dancers. The pictures need no explanation except to say that "you know who" was asked to participate as always! I have told him that if this continues, I will be asking Fernando (our Cruise Director) for a salary for him. Check out the two guys on stilts and the woman standing beneath them and that will give you an idea of how high they were.
The photo of seafood is what I was served one evening on the ship at Hot Rocks. The waiter told me the prawns were lovely and since they only served two, it wouldn't be too much food for me. Imagine my surprise when I saw him bring these Madagascar prawns that were almost the size of lobster tails! So you can be sure we certainly aren't going hungry!!!
We are getting a bit of Canadian news while on board and keep up with the temperature in Toronto, sports results and what's happening with the stock market. So sad about the young skiier who is in a coma.
Hope you are all well and we'll write again soon.
K & D
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