March 26 – At Sea

Today was a lazy day at sea.  We are cruising north to Manta Ecuador and it is getting much hotter outside on the deck as we approach the Equator. I spent most of the day reading, relaxing in the hot tub, eating and drinking.  Unfortunately Marg has contracted some type of intestinal bug and is not feeling well.  She spent most the day in bed recovering.

Small Things Amuse Small Minds (Part Two) - I’ve determined that water draining out of the sink is controlled more by the motion of the boat than our position relative to the equator.  I thought if the boat was in the southern hemisphere that water would drain in a counter clockwise direction. But it now appears that if the boat is leaning to the port then water drains in a clockwise motion, but if the boat leans to the starboard the water appears to drain in a counter clockwise motion. This is upsetting because I was wondering what would happen to draining water when you are on the equator.

Scientific America Explanation :

Does water flowing down a drain spin in different directions depending on which hemisphere you're in?

The entertainment is a repeat from the previous half of the cruise.  This included the show called Star Factory, which I would have to say was one of the worst shows I’ve ever seen.

It was formal night in the dining room, or as it is now referred to as “Evening Chic” by the Celebrity Cruise Line.  I had Coq Au Vin again and it was delicious.  Somehow the dining room staff incorrectly thought it was somebody at our table’s birthday or anniversary.  So we had chocolate cake delivered to the table for dessert.