Day 12 at sea

A fresh contingent of younger people  got on in Darwin,  bringing the average age of passengers down to around 70. After two days of dining room breakfast we've reverted to healthy corner and fresh fruit.

David went to a talk on Time and was disappointed to find it a thinly veiled plug for selling watches: however the talk at midday was better, a female forensic  lawyer from Perth called Judith Fordham  on the subject of Life, Law and Not Enough Shoes.  She has funny anecdotes and promises to tell us all about the Chamberlain case in future lectures.

We won't talk about Margaret and Helen at bridge: ballroom dancing in the Queen's Room was more interesting if you want to know how to tango. We don't but it is a fairly quiet place to read.

Quiet is NOT the word to describe tonight's entertainer, Ellio Pace,  singer and piano player hot from the UK where he is big deal.  His energy is amazing and backed by the QM2 Orchestra he fairly lifted the roof with his rock and roll numbers.  Best was his rendition of Billy Joel numbers. Late dinner and no sign of the Italians who have deserted us for the early sitting.