The seas are definitely rough. Showering was a feat in itself and getting ready we were literally walking uphill in the cabin at times as the ship listed. We we up later so opted for Brunch in Lumiere’s. We ordered our usual of fry up and eggs benedict, washed down with juice and tea and followed by a chocolate donut (today ordered with ease!) As we ate the Captain announced that the seas would get a little rougher in the afternoon but the weather would clear by evening. There were a lot less people roaming the boat so am guessing a fair few were struggling. Those that were around (us included) did the usual left then right walking down the the corridors as if we were all drunk.
After brunch we went to the Promenade lounge where I did a couple of hours work catching up on email. I thought this might make me feel queasy (reading in a vehicle does) but I was fine. Swaying around a bit but perfectly fine. Paul wandered off a couple of times to take some pics and check on progress of the mural (the one we helped paint) that was being set up for display in the atrium. It was due for display from 1:30 to 3:30 and as we had plans after 2pm we needed to be early but figured it would be very busy. We eventually got there about 1:40 as Don Williams and the crew were finishing the unveiling speeches. We firstly got a vantage point sideways on from the balcony then managed to get onto the centre balcony area between the lifts to get a perfect straight on areal view. Flounder’s face (that we painted) looked awesome! We went back to ground level (well deck 3 so not even sea level but the same level as the mural) and after cheekily walking around the front of the mural a nice crew member took a photo of us kneeling in front of it.
It was now just after 2:00 so we were a little late for chocolate tasting so hurried to Diversions. The room was laid out with drinks and liquid chocolate (milk, dark and white) in small glasses. We were also given a small dish of solid chocolate pieces. We sat with Noel and John from California. The eccentric Disney mad couple I’ve mentioned that we did trivia with a night or so ago. The session was led by the Sommelier from Palo and began with a champagne. We only had a mouthful or so in our glass. The champers was accompanied by the milk chocolate and we were encouraged to take a mouthful of choc then sip the champagne. The chocolate made it sweeter and a subtly different taste. At the end we tried the solid piece of corresponding chocolate. Next was a ruby port, and a very nice one. This was accompanied by caramel chocolate with the same tasting process. Then came a deep red wine. On its own quite heavy but after the dark chocolate was a lot more palatable. Finally, a single malt whiskey. I couldn’t drink that but Paul did. This was accompanied by white chocolate. I thought this might be sickly but it wasn’t. The whole session lasted about 40 minutes and was really good but after then chocolate and mixed alcohol on those rough seas we did need a lie down. Paul regretted downing the whiskey as it made him feel a bit queasy and gave him a headache. Back in the cabin, Lilo and Stitch was on TV so I watched most of that and lay down to rest. I think Paul caught a quick power nap.
Dinner was in Parrot Cay, the worst restaurant and having got vey slack with my blogging I can’t actually remember what we ate. I do know however that we had very definite plans at 7:30 and 10:15 as I had seen in the Navigator that Paul Zerdin had a show. I LOVE Sam. We got front row seats and settled in with a piña colada and cold bud. It was in a small bar so we were really close. There were not many people there, a few kids and adults. When he came on stage and began his intro he asked if we wanted to see a puppet so I shouted “we want Sam”. Paul joined in so Zerdin turned to us and said he assumed we were from the UK. He asked our names then got us to stand up. He wanted us to shout loudly “we want Sam” then the audience would clap and he would get Sam out. The show was very funny and Sam even spoke to me 3 times. I think this is the highlight of my cruise (yes it’s sad but I was happy). At the end of the show Sam wanted to sing alone so Zerdin got him back out of the suitcase and perched him on the stool. This was clearly a different puppet but it sat there motionless. As Zerdin walked off, Sam came to life and sang. It was obviously remote controlled and maybe even voice activated. Either way, it was awesome. The rest of the audience didn’t seem to enjoy it as much as us and the kids seemed far from impressed!
Tonight’s main stage show was a singer called Heidi Blickenstaff. We’d not heard of her so decided to skip it. We did pop our head in at one point for a minute and she was singing a broadway tune (Maybe Next Time I think) but we didn’t hang around. We did the ritual shop meander and this time I bought a Sorcerer Mickey plush toy. I’ve decided to display all our Disney stuff in the dining room and turn it into our Disney room so now the conservatory is done that’s my next project. We put him in our cabin and Paul got changed out of his suit as it was formal night and we went back to Rockin’ Bar D for Zerdins second adult show. We got there early and got the best front row seats and got our drinks again. Much of the show was the same as the first but he’d added some adult humour and another act where he took an audience member and got them to be the puppet with a mouthpiece. It’s very funny. He’d picked on the same guy all night, Sam calling him ugly Steve. He also called one woman a witch and asked another why she died her roots black. We were also involved a little as he did a mind reading routine with us. The show was excellent and this time he had a full audience that appreciated it. We came out and saw Shaili and Apurva so went for a drink with them in Diversions. David Kenni (scouse David) was singing in there. I’d looked in all the bars for Zerdin and sent Paul off on another reckie but nothing. Then, after 20 mins or so he came into Diversions. We went over and got our pic taken with him. No Sam unfortunately but still a good pic. It was getting late and we were at Gib the next day so decided to call it a night and turn in.