Hi...me again!

Started the day off with room service then Tom and I both had massages. AHHH...after last night's activities the timing was perfect!

We just finished seeing all the wonderful photos of Africa. Ken and Ngaire did such an excellent job of photographing many different animals (including 2 mating lions...into some very rough sex! :eek: ). We saw photos of Cape Grace, Table Mountain, Singita with very detailed shots within the actual rooms and grounds. It just gets me even more excited for ROAR!!

Last night was formal night. It all started off funny because Lawrence grabbed a dark suit (thinking it was his tux) and Tom completely forgot his tux shirt (but had the studs etc.) so Tom wore Lawrence's shirt. Between the two of them they actually had a whole outfit. Lawrence wore his dark suit. We had a great time with Olivia (in her gorgeous dress), Joanna, Todd (looking so handsome in his new tux), Lawrence, Joanna & Tony Mondae. I had the surf and turf by ordering both the filet and lobster tail! There is a senior Marines Master Chief Sergeant on board. He was in his dress blues and looked so distinguised. He just returned from his 2nd tour in Iraq. He stopped at our table and shared his experiences with us etc. Such a PROUD MAN. He talked with us for about 10 minutes and as he walked away from our table we gave him a huge round of applause and told him how much we appreciate his service to our country. We sure enjoyed talking to him.

After our espresso and Sambuca we went to the Star's Lounge for kareoke night. George (Mr. MarnaLou) did a wonderful solo, then Ken & Lawrence did two duets....very good job! (Beatles song). Suzanne & Paige (Anthony's wife) did simultaneeous pole dancing and they were so good!! With a little practice they could really work up a routine and take it on the road! Paige is an RN but did some pole dancing in her previous life....she is good!! It was so fun watching them both together. Of course than everyone did lots of dancing in the disco...Gil and Olivia looked great doing some wild moves! Suzanne and Tom Cruise (this is what Ngaire nicknamed my husband) did their usual wild dancing, the Masakis looked so great together on the dance floor and of course our "princess" Ngaire was seldom off the dance floor (Ken too!). Julie (who works for Ngaire) is absolutely gorgeous and has captivated the hearts of all the men. Not only is she beautiful, she's as sweet as they come too and so much fun. Too many things to mention but know we all had such a fun night!!! BTW, Jean and Clyde were there for the kareoke part and Jean said that this is the latest they've ever stayed up on a cruise. Clyde is 89 and in unbelieveable shape! Of course Jean is cute as a button which I knew she would be with that avitar of hers!

Tonight is our big group dinner in LaVeranda which will really be a hoot! At 9:45 is Kenny Smiles so we'd like to see him. Good chance of another night in the disco again! Tomorrow we're in Mazatlan with all of us going on the private tour including lunch that Olivia set up.

Well, off to go meet "the gang" on the pool deck for lunch. Yesterday I had the steak sandwich and it was so good I ate another one...just couldn't resist! Bye!!