Day 7!

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After a short breakfast at the buffet upstairs, we went to our second dance class which was the second level Meringue class. We picked up a few new moves to throw into the routine then made our way to the pool to finally sit out and enjoy the sun. We're just getting far enough south that you can enjoy sitting out on the upper decks. We both got a little sun before grabbing lunch at the pizzeria. This was very good, as the food on the ship pretty much always is! The pizzeria is free of charge so all passengers can eat there as frequently as they wish. You sit at a table and order fresh pizzas, calzones, and focaccia, cooked to order. After a nice lunch we had our mandatory afternoon nap. Next we attended a small get-together especially for honeymooners and people who have been married over 50 years. This was really nice. After going around the room and introducing everyone, they gave bottles of champagne to we two honeymooning couples and also to the two couples that have been married the longest. One couple had been married for 63 years while the other 62. This neat thing is that from that moment on, we are constantly recognized all over the ship. "Oh... Here are the honeymooners! Are you guys having a great time...?" A number of couples have taken it upon themselves to come up to us and give marriage advice. Luckily, it's all simple enough that we don't have to bother writing it down. Most often, people just offer encouragement and want to share how great their years together have been. Next up was dinner! I honestly don't remember exactly what we had but it was good. That much I can promise. Afterwards, we saw a comedy show by Glenn Hirsch again which was excellent. Afterwards, back to the place we spend more time than anywhere else. Bed! So sleeeepy....

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Photos

Cocktails before dinner
Taking in the sights and a little adult beverage before dinner time

Pool time
It warmed up significantly today with our southerly course. Finally the pools were swamped.

Flowers
There are immaculate flower arrangements all over the ship. This is one of the countless.