I’m on a Boat: Day 3:

Cocktails on deck!

On the third morning of our trip we made sure that we woke up in time for breakfast and despite getting there early we did miss out on a lot of the food. By this day the ship had made all it’s way to PE and had stopped for the day; which meant that we had a day where the boat stood still! Anyone who knows the PE area knows that PE can be described as the windy city and we certainly experience our fair share of wind on this day. That afternoon we made our way to the deck and spent the day hiding from the wind under a covered spot. We played soccer with the Dream Team and failed miserably at it; which at least gave us a chance to flirt with the Dream Team. The day was filled with lazy hours and drinks by the pool.

Supper that night was Italian-themed, so the whole restaurant was decorated in the red, green and white of the Italian flag. Our waiters served us pasta and a mix of traditional Italian meals. Half-way through the meal the Dream Team burst into the room and started a long congo line around the restaurant; ceremoniously dropping plates and bowls. We were then treated by an traditional Italian desert; which our waiter called “Special Ice-cream.”

That night The Dream Team had organised a Fire and Ice Party, which meant that we could get dressed up in red and white outfits. Anine, Nicole and I decided that, that night was the perfect night for a flat-cap and wolf beanie night. After we were all dressed up and had supper we headed upstairs to try out the Buddha Bar for one cocktail before the party; where we found favourite waiter Colin! But he was soon overshadowed by a group of adorable children and a flashy photographer, who convinced us to do a photoshoot. As fun as it was, the photographs were cheesy and horribly over-priced.

With our wolf beanies and flat-caps on we headed to Shelah’s Pub for a drink, while we waited for the party to start and for the rest of the group to join us. Finally it was time for the party- which was taking place next to the pool. Anine, with a wolf-beanine placed firmly on her head, walked on ahead of us and promptly slipped on the wet wooden deck in front of everyone! Safe to say people were talking about that for a while. They did give her a free cocktail for her spirit though. The party was very festive and we danced with the Dream Team and a group of people who were also on their Matric vac. I even got to chat to Bob a little as the night went on and was Yolo Pacted to give my number to Colin. As usual we ended the night by heading up to Pasha Club for a long night of festivities and stayed up trying to see the sunrise. 

Nicole and Anine posing with Dream Teamer, Guilio.