We are somewhere in the Pacific, this is where we are according to Azamara’s data.
The seas have been 9 to 12 feet. Because we are at the bow of the ship, it is a bit of a rock and roll experience, but it doesn’t bother us and actually at night it is like a cradle rocking 🙂
Temps have been surprisingly cool so close to the equator, just around 70 degrees F. We have had some periods of sun when it is nice and warm in the shelter of the pool deck, but the waves in the pool have kept me from taking the plunge.
The ship is lovely, here is a shot near sunset from our living room over the bow.
A shot from the promenade over the pool deck.
Captain Carl is from the Isle of Man and is an absolute hoot. His noon chats over the system are hysterical, he is in love with his sextant! He has said there will be 6 to 9 foot swells when we get to Easter Island which normally would mean we couldn’t go ashore (for cruise ships it’s a 50/50 chance you will) but he says he has a “brilliant” plan in place to get us there, we’ll see!
On this ship they have debuted a craft cocktail bar called Atlas, incredibly inventive drinks and the bartenders are the entertainment:)
As you may have noticed from the pictures, the ship is very mellow. It only has <700 passengers and there are so many places for people to go, but it does not have the bells and whistles of the large ships. We love the intimate experience where we and the crew and other passengers get to actually know one another. They had a dinner on the pool deck tonight, it is so great to be able to dine outside.
And not to worry, our third for the road is having a great time at dog show boot camp, and he has been evaluated by a top handler that finished his dad to multiple titles and others as having an excellent chance to obtain his titles! Here he is relaxing with a new Big Bird toy from his auntie. We miss him so much, but giggle about how it would be if Beau was on the ship – total chaos!
3 For the Road 