Thursday 19th Pago Pago

Thursday 19th Pago Pago

Yesterday was another busy Sea Day. We left the cabin at 7:30 am and got back to change for diner at 5:30 pm.

Today was the Pollywogs and Shellbacks day. We you cross the equator there is a ceremony including Neptune, being smeared with smelling oils and foods and kissing a fish? Try goggling Pollywogs.

The afternoon brought an auction which had been put together in aid of the Australian Red Cross for the fire victims. It raised $25,000 in 2 hours. The ship has a raffle and is running numerous fund raising events.

The evening show was made up of the four singers, full orchestra, string quartet and harpist. It was very enjoyable.

Today the 19th we awoke in Pago Pago 84 F and 92% humidity. We took one of the ships island and village life tours. The method of transportation was a Jitney type vehicle with hard seats and no air conditioning. We were lucky to have a couple of students as guides who were very enthusiastic.
It looked as if there were more churches than people. Also when a family member dies they are buried in the front garden. Samoans do not move a lot!
The trip included a visit to a Village to view singing, dancing, making baskets and other crafts.
On the way back to the ship our guides taught us one of the local songs.

Got back in time for lunch and a swim in the aft pool.

To night we decided to skip diner and the show. Maybe a few dollars in the casino and a bite at the buffet later.