We enjoyed the Freedom
Singers when we got to the concert late last night. Their brother was not on
the tour and their home had just been flooded, which they told the audience
about tonight. Someone lent them a mobile phone this morning so they could
check on the family; others helped or prayed – they were really moved by the
response. Then Legacy Five were on and we heard about 3 songs before we had to
go to the Captain’s reception.
It was a useful exercise
because we got free drinks: Graham had three glasses of champagne, turning down
the red wine!??! So he didn’t need a glass of wine at the table! It’s the
second time we’ve been on a cruise with this particular Captain because he was
on the Oosterdam when we did our New Zealand cruise in January. It’s the third
cruise where we’ve been with the same Cruise Director who is an Aussie from
Perth!
We had an International
menu for dinner. I chose an “Australian cold pumpkin soup” but it was not at
all like the pumpkin soup I make – I’m sure it had sugar in it and sweet cream
on top. G
This morning we went
ashore in Ketchican and had a wander around the shops on the main streets at the dock. Many
jewellers offer great deals and some give out little free charms and pendants,
so we picked up a couple of those.
While we were wandering, the MS Zaandam arrived and parked right behind us in the space left between us and the Norwegian Pearl (very gaudy hull on a lovely white ship). There are now four cruise ships in all parked here in town. We bought a coffee and then headed back on
board, where we’re drinking our coffee in the lounge where the wifi is best. It’s
only a very short stay here – we arrived 7.00am and will sail at 12.30pm for
Victoria, British Columbia (Canada).
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