Day 99 sea day went to bed last night on Friday 27th August and woke up on Sunday 29th

We went to bed last night on Friday 27th August and woke up on Sunday 29th, no we didn't have a long sleep, We lost a day due to us gaining 23 hours during this trip. We prefer this way as opposed to losing 1 hour. Tonight is the last Captain's Cocktail do and a special dinner is planned but alas we may not be going. I am coughing and sneezing all over the place and don't want to spread my germs to friends at dinner. I am popping pills and potions and will decide at the last minute.

Day 98 at sea and Beatles mania take 2

They came, they saw and boy did they conquer! Last night was party night with The Beatles tribute band, and none of the magic was lost second time around. After the success from last time, not to mention the increase in the bar takings, the clever Princess staff managed to get the band back onboard from Pago Pago till Sydney. The boys are very obliging and stood around for ages to allow us oldies to get photos with them. The lovely cruise staff, namely Brett and Emma also dressed up. The weather was perfect, and this may be the last warm night we have!!

Afterwards we had our hot drink with Roy and Marg, mine is now honey and lemon as this cold takes on a life of its own.

We did a trial pack and we have managed to pack everything into 4 bags, and estimate about 30 kilos excess. Quite happy with that. Therefore Kevin/Leeane we will need 2 cars as we have 4 plus 4 smaller bags!! 

 

Day 97 sailaway and Marg's Birthday

As we sailed away from Pago Pago, we celebrated Marg's birthday. Great night, and a birthday Marg won't forget. She had the most appropriate pair of glasses on. We went to a magician!! oh dear we left after 5 minutes, and had coffee with Marg and Roy till the wee hours of the morning.

pics of party

 

Day 97 Pago Pago

I woke today with the sore throat and head cold, its doing the rounds again big time. This did impact on what we did today however we did get a feel for the small island. The people are so big and so friendly. Its not geared toward tourism, but after the tsunami 1 year ago, the people need every dollar they can get. The first thing that struck us wa these amazing colourful buses. Well I say buses but really not the type you have in mind. No glass in the windows, just bench style seats, the driver appears to be almost on the road as he is so low. The music was blaring from most of them, flowers adorn the inside. There were plenty of them so for any future WC, don't book a tour just do your own thing. The destruction from last year is still evident as only a few shops still standing. We just walked around the stalls on the pier and up along the main street. It was very hot and humid so didn't do much for my stuffed up head.