So many bars so little time; my new motto. It is hard to devote time in each bar. A Belgian beer at pool bar after lunch. Then to Observation Lounge for trivia with first whisky of the day. Pre-dinner it is Horizon Lounge for drinks, canapés, and music. Have drinks at show in Constellation. The problem is fitting in Voyager Lounge as we usually go back to Horizon for band after the show. Of course, I have yet to go to crew bar.

This segment has been nice. No steady trivia team and only one win. Only a 12 day segment so not a great chance to bond with new passengers. Most get off Sunday in Hong Kong and we do this all over again. Slowly, a lot of our friends on staff are turning over too. Stephane (F&B) got off in Nha Trang (Rico who I have yet to meet is new F&B); Thomas gets off in Hong Kong; and Elda departs in Shanghai.

Ship is mostly decorated for Christmas. At least the trees and greenery; to me, won't feel like Christmas until gingerbread shows up.

Tonight is another Krew Kapers; we haven't gone to last two and we will skip tonight, too. Dinner with Ray. I shared drinks with him at bar the other day and he is full of stories (all true I am sure) that are fascinating.

Voyager is a wonderful ship though I am still partial to Mariner (I think). Cabins are great; Horizon Lounge is great; Voyager ok; Observation not near as good as it used to be. In our past "group" cruises we have often had 20+ for cocktails; I don't know where you could do that on this ship. Observation used to work but not anymore as banquettes are gone. I think it would have to be Horizon.

After seven weeks onboard, we are still ready for more. This has been a wonderful experience.

Marc