January 12, 2016 - Day 8 - Sea Day

Following breakfast, Good Morning Amsterdam featured the marionettist from last night. He is very interesting. He started working with puppets as a young child. He planned his education to lead to a professional career as a performer with puppets and marionettes. He designs and builds his own characters. The Chinese magician in his final act had 32 strings. He will present 2 lectures explaining his art with behind the scenes videos. We can't wait.

At 10:00 the On Location team from the islands was introduced. This consists of 5 indigenous men and women from French Polynesia. They boarded in Panama, and will spend the next 8 days with lectures on their culture and teaching dance, crafts, drumming and ukulele. They are very talented and personable. We are looking forward to their classes.

The afternoon was filled with computer and craft classes for Alice. I fell asleep in a lecture, and took a nap before dinner. We went to Happy Hour in the Crow's Nest before going to the dining room. This was our first visit. The drinks, snacks and music were delightful.

DOUG - OUR UKELE TEACHER

THE WHOLE POLYNESIAN TEAM

Our table was back to full complement. Conversation flowed as freely as the wine. Two hours passed in a flash. Then it was off to see the comedian, set the clocks back an hour and retire early. First we got the laundry ready. Tomorrow is a busy day with the On Location team.