Thursday, November 3, 2022

Between Saudi Arabia and Sudan - November 3


It was a hot, humid day as we sailed our last full day in the Red Sea.  Two more of the machines, which I believe are the ones that make a very loud noise should pirates decide we look tempting, arrived on deck 3 today.


Sit and Stitch, lunch, trivia, but then I veered away from my normal routine.  I had decided not to go to crafts today.  They were making aluminum earrings and they didn't sound like something I really wanted.  Instead, I decided to spend my afternoon at the Sea View Pool.  I swam for a half hour and was able to get the equivalent of 20 lengths of the 25-meter pool at home.  It takes me about six lengths in the Sea View pool to equal one from home.  I read for a time and then came in to get ready for afternoon trivia (still no team).


At 6:30 there was a trivia pitting the Zaandam Officers against the guests.  There were three tables of five officers each.  The guests won in a tie-breaker.


I was invited to join a different Judy and Bob (the ones from the 2018 and 2020 World Voyages) at their table for dinner.  It was a lot of fun and we were one of the last tables to leave the dining room.


After dinner the show was an impressionist, Robbie Howard, that I am sure I have seen before. Walked out on the Promenade deck on my way back and it was still hot and humid.  The Ship Information channel is showing the temperature at 88F.



1pm trivia - About Egypt - I had 9 out of 17 and the winning team had 14

1.  The Valley of the Kings was built near the ancient city of Thebes.  What is Thebes called today?

2.  How old was Tut when he became pharaoh?

3.  If you unwrapped a mummy, how long would the bandages be?

4.  What was the most sacred animal to the ancient Egyptians?

5.  Ancient Egyptians invented what famous commodity that is used extensively today?


1.  Luxor

2.  9

3.  1.6 km or just under a mile

4.  cats (smart people!)

5.  toothpaste


4pm trivia - I had 8 out of 18 and the winners had 15

1.  What color is absinthe?

2.  How many African countries are there?

3.  What mammals name is derived from a Native American word meaning, "he who squirts"?

4.  In what country would you find the world's highest waterfall?

5.  What is the largest species of parrot by wingspan?



1.  green

2.  54

3.  skunk

4.  Venezuela

5.  macaw


Officers v. Guests trivia - I had 16 out of 23 and the winning teams tied at 18

1.  What country would you be in if you were on James Bond Beach?

2.  What is the world's busiest cruise port?

3.  Who was the Greek Goddess of love?

4.  What color are the lights on the starboard side of the ship?

5.  What is the only fish that can blink with both eyes?



1.  Jamaica

2.  Miami

3.  Aphrodite

4.  green

5.  shark



Smooth sailing until next time!



Officers v. Guests


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