November 1, 2025
We love a good party! Halloween did not disappoint! The festivities started with a Spooky Lunch Buffet and a gorgeous sunset!
Video by another resident Laura D? Sorry if credit wrong ?!?
Then on my way to dinner, I ran into a herd, flock, pride or wobble of Ostriches?!? They appeared to take the elevator to Thistle so I followed them through the dining room. There were about 10 in number and they were squawking and pecking as they went by the tables of shocked residents. I followed them up to the Palms Cafe where they did the same thing but then quickly disappeared.
A lot of people went to dinner in costume, but the full party started after at 8:30 pm with fun and games first, then the dance floor opened outside. I hand sewed our Pebbles & BamBam costumes.
SORONG (pronounced so wrong), our Destination Manager add "so right" ! Our last port in Indonesia for a while. On the way there, we celebrated the birthday of two our friends MaryAnn and Doris, with a sailor themed dinner in Thistle.
Thursday, October 23rd we arrived in the Port of Bitung, Indonesia to huge fan fare despite the pouring rain. Turns out we were the first cruise ship to visit this Port in a long time!