Last night’s show by what is now the Royal Court Theatre Company was spectacular.  I’m not sure how many make up this “group” but they sang, danced and performed amazing acrobatics to a very high quality background track of (to me) unfamiliar music, apart from almost at the end where there was a mash of “Dancing Queen” and “I Wanna Dance with Somebody Who Loves Me.”  The video backdrop was mindblowing, but we were prohibited from filming it.  A trained critic would be far more able to describe it than I ever could.

We remain two hours behind the U.K.’s BST.  Nevertheless, I awoke far earlier (arpund 4.30 am) than I would normally.  I did manage some more sleep before emerging from my room well after 10 am.  

Outside, it has been much brighter, or, at least it was this morning. The sea feels less turbulent with hardly a nudge as we head ever westwards.

Breakfast was merely a bowl of oatmeal and plain yoghurt.  My lunch consisted of soup, roll, stir-fry veg, rice and potato with leaks. For a second time, I was joined by a lady from Texas in the King’s Court eatery on Deck 7. 

I usually skip Afternoon Tea or have it instead of lunch.  It’s not really a sensible option for diabetics on a diet.  This voyage has to be the exception.  A fragile stomach discourages late evening main restaurant dinners and a normal two course lunch.  Last night, all I could manage was a small plate of whatever “soft” food was on offer.  I shall do the same tonight in the hopes of avoiding nocturnal indigestion.  The Queens Room was not packed today as I figure the novelty wears off as the crossing to New York progresses.  I was originally booked on a flight from Heathrow.  Swapping the flight for 7 night crossing in the cheapest available cabin seemed like a “no brainer.”  There was little difference in cost. With seemingly unlimited time as a contented retiree, crossing by oceanliner with seven night’s full board and decent entertainment seems like a “no-brainer.”

More pictures tomorrow.

This afternoon, I attended the Captain’s cocktail reception. The Queens Room was packed with regular Cunard travellers.  I have been to several of these over the years. This was an enjoyable 90 minutes or in the company of a couple formerly of Rochdale.

Thanks for reading, David, 19.50 hrs, King’s Court Buffet, where I continue bring careful what I have for my evening meal.