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Good Morning Hilo! We had significant rocking during our approach to Hilo. Glassware breaking and things falling. John came on at 0655 to tell us we would be leaving this port because of large swells. He asked us to remain in our cabins and stay seated. That’s a new one for us. Again we wait.

It was the best! Cathy and I are crazy about whales and dolphins. We loved it.

Whale watching was excellent! Maui Reef Adventures. This was a free excursion. We were on the water for 2 hours. There was a competition for the female. Males fighting for 1 female. Girls rule!

Absolutely Nothing! We wait.

Good Morning Maui!

Beautiful clouds. Best Eggplant Parmigiana!

I had a Pina Colada yesterday. It was delicious! They had a Rum Punch with a coconut rim as a welcome drink yesterday. It was very sweet. I didn’t get a picture.

For the last 2 nights Sette Mari was transformed into an Asian/ Hawaiian Buffet. It was very well received. Last night guests were turned away. They had Sushi, sashimi, pot stickers, dumplings and a huge salad bar. There were 2 kinds of soup…coconut or Pho.

Good Morning Honolulu!

Heaven!

Good Morning Kauai! I’m so happy to see land. I was very seasick last night.

She is onboard. We ate there once. It had a good turnout.

We went to the sparsely attended Speakers Series on Traditional Hawaii and Hula. It coincided with the Football playoffs. There was very little Hula. What we did get was enjoyable. Waianu Haulani

Today was the Grand Buffet. They did an excellent job! The Caviar was plentiful. Sushi Cannoli. Excellent!

We had another Wine Luncheon with Arthur. The first had 26 guests. This was about 40. Menu A surprise Caviar Mushroom Tart Open Ravioli Goose Goose Yummy Dessert Thank you Chef

Yesterday the ship was still bouncing around. We went to the Chef’s Cooking Demonstration in the Horizon Lounge. It was much too small a venue. She spoke about Spices.

Today we went to a Cooking Demonstration with Guest Chef Paulette Mitchell. She told us all about herbs. She is very likable. I enjoyed her teaching methods. She prepared Basil Pesto Chicken Salad, Tabouli, Tapenade and Herb Roasted Vegetables. All the dishes were available in La Veranda for lunch. Delicious!

The luggage finally arrived in San Diego. Exactly one month from the day they picked it up in Santa Barbara.

Yes we are twins! We love being twins.

Good Morning Pacific Ocean! Here is how our lei’s turned out.

We had a nice dinner in Compass. The sake glazed salmon was delicious. Dennis in action

We had a busy day. To keep our mind off of the rolling of the ship we played Bingo. Yay I finally won….twice! I split the pot both times. Once with Cathy and on the last game. We went to a Lei making class led by Haulani and Walanu. We loved it and will wear them tonight. . We went to tea for the first time. The Famous Kerrrrrrti! Delicious Scones

Warren I’m sorry to hear you are sick. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that we all stay healthy. Goodbye to SF We got some beautiful flowers yesterday. The Captain came on at 1715 to say the “seas are unfavorable“ and we would be leaving early. John the CD did the required emergency information. Then we lost power on the ship. It was only out for a few minutes. The internet was out for about one hour. We did not leave until our scheduled 1900. The seas are rough and rolling. It’s about 59°. Looking forward to land in 4 days.