Our day started with a group coffee chat with all of the EXC presenters. Greg Redfern then gave his last talk on NASA which was followed by an excellent remembrance service led by Lance. He read a prepared speech, George, a retired chaplain in our Interdenominational Bible study gave a prayer and all veterans were invited on stage and recognized before they individually gave their name and branch of service. There was even one veteran of WWII in the group!
Our interdenominational Bible study group met for lunch in the Canaletto private dining area. Afterwards Lance presented his last port talk on Sydney, Ron Orenstein presented a talk on what birds and other critters can be seen in and around Sydney. And Terry Greenberg terrified everyone with his analysis of China and what holds for the future.
Our last interdenominational Bible study was good and we finished Mark 6. Several of us then attended the Catholic mass before we enjoyed a final leisurely Lido dinner.
The evening entertainment was a variety show with the mentalist, Ace McDermott, working his magic for the first half hour while Darren Sanders, comedian, gave another flat performance but he was highlighted by a surprize show ending performance by The Other Guys for a final song. We then did our final packing before starting our final sleep on the Maasdam this trip. It's been good. Thanks for coming along.
Thanks so much for taking us along on your trip, Tim! I've enjoyed all of your posts... it makes me feel like I was part of your trip. I look forward to traveling along with you on your next adventure.
ReplyDeleteWe had to abandon ship upon the first arrival in Yokohama but have truly enjoyed staying on the Maasdam all the way to Sydney thanks to your blog. We appreciate your efforts. It was a pleasure to meet you. Larry and Susan in Woodinville
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