We went to a couple of talks about Papua New Guinea which were really quite interesting. He covered what was available through P&O (of course) but also had a lot of extra information about the ports we were visiting and what he thought would be the best places to visit. He had done quite a few cruises and was the resident PNG cruising expert. He had also been a pilot at one stage in his life - they certainly earn their money.
The weather was getting warmer and the seas were calm - the ship was hardly moving except full steam ahead. We saw a pod of whales and a few ships. Manflu was (very) slowly easing.
I enjoyed a coffee from the cafe on Deck 5 (approx $4) on Deck 7, I liked hanging out here as it is generally quiet and sheltered.
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| A decent coffee on the Jewel is found at the Cafe on Deck 5 |
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| Deck 7 - Promenade |
I really liked the decor of the Pantry, very contemporary with a great use of old photos and advertising.
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| Artwork in the Pantry |
The Dome was a nice place to sit, especially when the weather was a bit blowy outside although at times it could be a bit chilly. Something we found was a common theme throughout the ship. I don't know why they have to have it so cold??
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| The Dome - deck 14 |
Lunch was for one in the Pantry as the olds had eaten earlier. I almost had it to myself, a bonus of eating late :-) and as some people seem to think, they didn't run out of food!
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| Seating for The Pantry |
I grabbed a deckchair on Deck 14, the deck just above the Lido, and listened to the band for awhile. They were an English band and were good, getting into the Aussie music and adding their own spin. I think dad was resting in the cabin and mum was relaxing and reading in the Dome.
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| Deck chair chilling |
Predinner drinks on the Lido and enjoying some sunshine. Tomorrow was our first PNG port, Alotau!
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| The Lido - perfect place for a drink! |
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