12 March – At Sea

Weather warm and sunny still speeding on our way to Nassau, on New Providence island.

Trivia team back to original four and score improved but still three points behind winners. Team next to us (who I joined on Panama Canal day), now have 17 gold stars and almost qualify for a Cunard pencil. They do take part in about 3 quizzes each day, however and have not yet won the morning quiz – perhaps, we should also try the afternoon and evening sessions.

Did some more pedalling in the afternoon and then back to get dressed for the “masked ball”. Usual Gala Night best frocks but we were encouraged to wear masks – on sale in the shop for US$20. 

Lynne bought one but I could still tell it was her. I refused to make a purchase but it was suggested that I could use a paper bag instead.

Major disruption in the afternoon, as one of the ice cream machines had broken down and the other would only dispense vanilla flavour. In addition, cornets had run out.

Had a get together on the sun deck with friends, before going to late dinner. Seems like a few others had partaken of preprandial snifters, as there was some riotous behaviour on a table near to us.

Went on to the ballroom and would probably have been better wearing a mask, to disguise my unsteady Quickstep.

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