Our last two (full) days on the Solstice - October 21/22, 2014

Our last two (full) days on the Solstice -  October 21/22, 2014

As we cross the Tazman Sea, we are savoring these last two full days aboard the beautiful Solstice. 

We've met so many fascinating folks, with connections that validate the statement, "It's a small world" but today's example was borderline spooky!  As Rob was enjoying his cappuccino in his favorite lounge, two gentlemen asked if they could join us.  While chatting, we discovered that one of the chaps was a retired vet from the Australian Army.  As our conversation continued, he was delighted to hear that we were from Atlanta, because his "second career" company was based in Alpharetta.  Sure enough, it turns out that he works for FATS, a company that Rob also worked for immediately after retirement! Both of the fellows, who also happened to be brothers, have spent some time in our next destination, Cairns, so they recommended a couple of restaurants/places to visit.   On this cruise, we've enjoyed visiting with folks from Australia, Houston, England, Canada, Virginia,  Denmark, Tampa, Burma, Bora Bora, Romania, Orlando, San Diego, and New Zealand!

Besides the beautiful ship, delicious meals, and excellent service, we've watched several hours of awesome entertainment such as the Aussie Boys and Nikki Bennett.  Both of us have read several books.  I've completed a smocked inset for Lily's next dress, as well as appliquéd a quilt block.  Most of all, we've relaxed and rested. We both agree that this has definitely been our best cruise ever, and tomorrow, we'll be very, very sad to disembark.  The cruise line flew in Australian Immigration agents, and we're now cleared to begin our exploration of The Land Down Under!