Andrea Repositioning

Weather much warmer (90F) and so the days pass. Kevin's lecture this morning was on whales and he is very knowledgeable . The other option to fill in the time was "napkin folding" which I decided I could live without.
The library has given up a few very good books, so along with the ones I bought with me (which I will leave behind), I am …

Another day watching the ocean. We are nearing the equator so the weather is quite warm.
After lunch, a movie in the lounge. "Joyeux Noel" about the truce on the Western Front at Christmas 1914 . Quite moving.

Up early to see St Paul's Rock. The top of a mountain in the middle of the Atlantic which , from it's base is nearly as high as Everest . Quite spectacular. Lots of boobies around the ship and a pod of bottle nosed dolphins bow waved and as we are able to go to the bow of the ship, we were able to take photographs.
At 11.00 Captain Neptune …

Up early to watch as we sailed past Fernando de Noronha which is the top of another Atlantic mountain. Not as high as St Paul's Rock but it has a
small population and a luxury resort.
Kevin's lecture today was on taking better pictures but I decided on deck in the sun with a book was a better option.
Lunch pleasant as always and dinner likewise.

Arrived Recife earlier than anticipated. After breakfast caught a shuttle bus into the city to do a little shopping and to walk around the town. Sometimes called the Venice of Brazil because of it's waterways. Saw the Governors Palace , Santa Isabel Theatre & the Palace of Justice. The shuttle back to the ship for lunch and then off on our …

Another blissful day at sea doing as little as possible.
This is what this trip is all about. A stop every now and then and days and days staring at the ocean watching the flying fish. Reading a book; chatting to like minded passengers ; extending lunch until it's almost afternoon tea time; a nap because the day has been so exhausting and changing …

The weather has changed to overcast with rain squalls which makes a change.
A special dinner tonight with Gerry - the Hotel Manager and a few other well chosen guests. Wines supplied by the ship which was a great treat. Interesting to find out some of the ins and outs of provisioning the ship and getting the crew into tip-top shape for the summer …

Weather still overcast but not cold.
Lunch today a little disappointing or are we all becoming too critical ?
Dinner more than made up for it as we had pheasant on the menu.
Sailing into Rio Harbour after dinner was quite fabulous.

After breakfast , a tour of Rio. As I was here several years ago for a 5 day stay, I was interested to see what they would include in the tour as it was only from 9.00am to 1.00pm.
The drive along Copacababa , Leblon and Ipanema was fine but no stops. A quick stop at the very modern Cathedral and a quick drive past the World War 2 Memorail before …