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Yellow carded???

Yes kmack. I won't risk my spouse walking about. We have now exhausted the in room service. The carciofi pizza was nice. Butler's are slammed. But putting on a good face. And every time a wave hits starboard we get a large boom. Pretty much once a minute. Dawn is being initiated by Poseidon and daughters. A rite of passage.

Captain said 30 to 35 knot winds and 9 foot seas at present as we traverse the Sargasso Sea. The waves look much bigger. The spray easily reaching deck 7. Still really bumpy!

Watching the camera in the bow/bridge. Up we go and down we go. The huge spray evidences this motion! No longer heading into the wind. Wind hitting us on starboard side.

It's a cocktail shaker kind of day. We are being buffeted by white caps atop large waves. We are headed directly into the 3.4 knot wind, the sky is grey and Poseidon is pretty angry. Tried to upload a short video clip but everyone must be online.

Ha ha haaaa!!! And the infamous reservation books are out but not the pax!!

Dawn aboard the Dawn.

The definition between sea and sky is quite extreme. A bit of rain as we move quietly forward through the sea this morning. Another day to enjoy. The captain has spoken of a storm brewing off Florida and how our course may be altered slightly more southerly. The bars are busy, the restaurants busy and events well attended. Nothing has dampened the spirits of the passengers aboard the Dawn. All is well here.

Overcast. Calm sea. Tranquil. IMG_1178.MOV

Pub lunch today with mushy peas!!! Warm enough to wear shorts and ditch the puffy jacket. All is lovely aboard the Dawn.

No way to upload images. Tried, its too slow. Was rainy this morning but now the sun is out and the Dawn moves forward. Some high surf in the pool, waves crashing onto the steps. And as I watch, the Net goes over the pool. The spray continues from the partially drained pool, at least as high as the top of the hot tubs. A long series of sea days ahead. Lots of activities in the Chronicles. Madeira was delightful, a Jeep tour with a local wine tasting. We even saw some black sheep, with plenty of wool. I forgot to bring my three bags. Perfumed herbaceous air, scents of flowers and eucalyptus. We have done the jeep tour before, but this was different. I highly recommend it to see the interior of the island, which the locals refer to as Jurassic park. Trivia by Bruno is fun and challenging. His mellifluous voice is mesmerizing at announcement time. Dinner last evening was in Atlantide, insightful conversation and camaraderie. Christmas has come aboard… Doug I will pass along your message as best I am able.

This morning when we arrived we were the only cruise ship. A glorious beginning to the day on the Dawn.

Don't think that's a swim lane. Netting on the pool due to weather. I think that is the side of the pool where one may languish.in a few inches of water and look like a merpax. No books were used yesterday due to rain. Formal night last night. Some guests approached maitre d in la t.and were told to get jacket, one man said I don't have one. His wife said she doesn't have any dressy clothes either, moreover no reservations in the restaurant. No matter the maitre d went and found a jacket and a table for the couple. Another man approached wearing a fleece pullover. A jacket found for him. Some crew wearing masks. Internet still at molasses speed. Will inquire about starlink which I oppose on other grounds. A rocky night with driving rain which looked like snow. We have arrived at Funchal, dawn on the horizon and the hills all twinkly with lights. Early en suite breakfast as we try for an excursion. It seems rain has abated. Spins un dervished.

The lounge chairs are out now even though the deck is wet from the rain we had last evening. The chairs are still bookless, although most certainly the books that serve as chair reservation spots in lieu of pax will be placed there soon. Sun trying it's best to warm us up.

Stumble I passed your message to jolly last evening. It made her smile. Yes the Arts is designed well. New old pax have come aboard. Some carrying large shopping bags with chic labels, perhaps indicative of where they spent the day before coming aboard. Shopping may have been a better choice for some than seeing the sights, and of course helpful for the economy. Others looking slightly bedraggled and dragging the carry-ons. Reminiscent of how we looked some days ago. It is just really cold and overcast. it's warm inside the Dawn. Looking forward to a new day!

Bunkering at the moment. Coldest its been. Some pax unable to get to cabins until 4. Its Dr. Spins 85 birthday today. Terry, we are able to follow some sports. Thanks all for the good wishes.

Quiet in the Arts as we wait for next group to board. Cold outside.

Double rainbow in the rain. Prosperity and good luck.

I should perhaps, put a disclaimer on most of my postings. I rely on what I am told, but nothing is written in stone. The rain chased away most of the sun bathers, only a few hardy souls out at the pool deck for lunch. it has now stopped raining but it is really damp and cold. We are crawling along in terms of knots.

I am told 300 pax

A long title, but I can not think of anything clever, perhaps because I have been aboard since November 27th, and lulled into the relaxed mentality of Silversea. Today is the first day we made it to breakfast in La T. We have been sleeping in, and getting to the Arts around 10:30 where Glenn anticipates our order of fortified coffee. I have challenged the patience of the OP on the live Dawn thread, hence this new one. Tomorrow is changeover day, and there is already a palpable sense of tension amongst many of the passengers.The dreaded packing. Looking through every drawer to make certain all is retrieved and placed in the suitcases. Today is a sea day, the sun is out and the pool deck loungers are rapidly filling up with sun worshippers. It is chilly, but no matter, time to absorb all the rays. Walkers enjoying the track, some ambling, others bouncing a la energizer bunny. Rumor has it that there is a pool deck buffet accompanied by music from the trio, or vice versa.

Just a wet, dreary day, chilly, gloomy, and nap inducing.

Before most were awake we waited for the pilot boat. The rock looked a bit eerie.

Chilly but calm day sea day IMG_1115.MOV IMG_1115.MOV

Meant to post we have had a lovely time visiting with Jolly. Its been so long since we have seen each other. A wonderful person.