FLOWER CLASS

Judy attended her second flower arranging class in the Ocean Bar.

Judy displayed her second flower creation of the cruise with the onboard florist, Anton.  Long and Low was the theme of today’s class.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

The Zuiderdam Singers started the Ice Cream Social by performing a few Barbershop quartet-style songs.

Ice cream was served from long tables across from the Dive Inn using two serving stations.  Sous Chef Tiffany served Cotton Candy nearby.

The servers were busy for the first 30 minutes – then the crowd tapered off.

The Cotton Candy was delicious

Special Ice Cream Social drinks were available

The Captain stopped by to get some ice cream

BANANA SPLIT CONTEST

At the other end of the pool, Tomas announced that the Banana Split contest would start soon and invited anyone interested to take a seat.  They were prepared to have two full tables participate, but only enough people for one table decided to enter the contest.  At first, I wasn’t going to enter, but when they had an extra spot to fill the one table, I changed my mind and joined in.

Then Kimberly explained the rules – you couldn’t use your hands or utensils, so you had to bury your face in the bowl and make the best of it.

I didn’t think I could win, so I only made a halfhearted effort.  I didn’t see the winner’s technique, but he dove right in and finished the Banana Split in about one minute.  My only consolation was I managed to keep my shirt clean.  Two more Ice Cream socials are scheduled during the rest of the cruise.

The guest to my left was the winner!

We discussed our techniques afterward.

WORLD STAGE

Michelle Montiori was the featured entertainer and put on a fantastic show.

Toward the end of her show, she donned a life preserver as she sang Céline Dion’s big hit – “My Heart Will Go On,” while scenes from the movie Titanic were displayed on a big screen behind her.