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MSC Divina, Day 5 at Sea – 12/18/2014

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December 18, 2014 (Thursday)

The time changed back an hour again so even though we felt like we slept in, the time was 8:15 AM. Michael went to the buffet upstairs and got some eggs and fresh fruit for us. Our coffee and orange juice arrived in our room around 9:00 AM. We sat out on the balcony and enjoyed it. The weather is wonderful – blue skies and warm temperatures.

It is beautiful on the ocean, we often paused to remember Laura Hillenbrand's book Unbroken and the portion of the book dealing with Mr Zamperini's time in a life raft.
It is beautiful on the ocean, we often paused to remember Laura Hillenbrand’s book Unbroken and the portion of the book dealing with Mr Zamperini’s time in a life raft.
Mirror brings twice the light.
Mirror brings twice the light.

We really didn’t do anything this morning. Around noon we walked up to the pool area and looked at all the items they had for sale out on the deck. We then went into the Galaxy Lounge and sat and people watched. So many people out on the deck sun tanning and playing in the pools. Was fun to watch. After awhile we headed to the Black and White Lounge for the art auction.

In the Galaxy Room, people watching.
In the Galaxy Room, people watching.

Having never been to an art auction before, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The auctioneer was very knowledgeable and would tell stories and a little history about the artist. Michael and I really enjoyed it. I even bid on a couple of pieces (hoping, of course, to be outbid, which I was thank goodness). Some of the pieces were really famous artists and he wanted $40,000.00 – but he said he would throw in a cruise. No takers this time.

A Norman Rockwell, they wanted $30,000. It was certified but not signed.
A Norman Rockwell, they wanted $30,000. It was certified but not signed.
Picasso in the center, Dali on the end, someone very famous on the left, $40,000 for all three.
Picasso in the center, Dali on the end, someone very famous on the left, $40,000 for all three.
No takers today.
No takers today.
Big bucks and a no sale this trip. But they did sell many items.
Big bucks and a no sale this trip. But they did sell many items.

Once the auction was over, Michael and I went up to the Calumet Buffet and got a light lunch. We headed back to our room and vegged out for awhile before getting dressed for dinner. Tonight is formal night so I put on my new Ross Dress for Less dress and Michael put on slacks and a nice shirt. We got to the Black Crab Restaurant right at 5:45 PM. Everyone at our table showed up for dinner tonight. It was lobster night. I got a shrimp appetizer, chilled watermelon soup, and a steak entree. Michael got a mushroom appetizer, a salad, and a ravioli entree. Everything was good. For dessert they had a baked Alaska, which was excellent.

Mesmerizing and beautiful.
Mesmerizing and beautiful.

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The eyes hurt less and less each minute that passes.
The eyes hurt less and less each minute that passes.

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I only smile because I love my wife. I am not happy in long pants.
I only smile because I love my wife. I am not happy in long pants.
Our head waiter and one of his staff.
Our head waiter and one of his staff.
Danie, Denise and Shirley.
Danie, Denise and Shirley.
Shirley and Ron with Mary looking on.
Shirley and Ron with Mary looking on.
Mary and Zoe. Just barely visible at the bottom is Zoe's beautiful new Tanzanite ring, it was just gorgeous and matched her beauty nicely.
Mary and Zoe. Just barely visible at the bottom is Zoe’s beautiful new Tanzanite ring.  It was just gorgeous and matched her beauty nicely.
Edie again enjoyed the shrimp.
Edie again enjoyed the shrimp.
This was a very tasty mushroom appetizer that I had.
This was a very tasty mushroom appetizer that I had.
Edie's chilled watermelon soup. She really enjoyed it.
Edie’s chilled watermelon soup. She really enjoyed it.
Salad with a European version of thousand island dressing.
Salad with a European version of thousand island dressing.
Danie had lobster.
Danie had lobster.
My entree, ravioli.
My entree, ravioli.
Edie's steak and potatoes. I hate gout.
Edie’s steak and potatoes. I hate gout.
Another dessert parade by the wait staff.
Another dessert parade by the wait staff.
The man on the far left was our waiter, Dani. He took excellent care of us all.
The man on the far left was our waiter, Dani. He took excellent care of us all.
Baked Alaska, chocolate ice cream, then vanilla and maybe some coconut ice cream, a crumb crust, topped with meringue.
Baked Alaska, chocolate ice cream, then vanilla and maybe some coconut ice cream, a crumb crust, topped with meringue.
Our assistant waiter.
Our assistant waiter.

We went back to our room and changed into more comfortable clothes after dinner. Around 8:30 PM, we left to go to the Pantheon Theater. They were just finishing up bingo and when it was done we were able to snag two chairs in the front row. The show tonight was a Michael Jackson tribute called “Starwalker.” Excellent show. We both thoroughly enjoyed it.

Tonight's show.
Tonight’s show.
Good turn out.
Good turn out.
It was a nice tribute.
It was a nice tribute.
The Jackson impersonator put on quite a show and danced really well, especially the moon walking.
The Jackson impersonator put on quite a show and danced really well, especially the moon walking.
The ship's department heads took the stage with the captain center stage in the white coat.
The ship’s department heads took the stage with the captain center stage in the white coat.

We are now back in our room. That was our day. Hope yours was great!