Easter Sunday. Another hot day, 29 at 7:30. We arrived early (4:00), and formalities were completed around 6:00. Many of the staff are Indian and this is the ship's only visit to the country this year. Many are so excited at finally seeing their families and friends. I told Sheikh to forget about my cabin this morning. Apparently, his wife and son will be boarding today until Dubai. My excursion today was to Elephanta Caves. This involved picking up...

Easter Saturday and 33 degrees at 9:00. My first sunbathing day for about two weeks. The day started early, as I was up at 7:25. After breakfast I went for my usual mile round the Promenade deck, unfortunately I couldn't make a full lap, as the rear of the ship is closed off. On each side are the two white noise pieces of kit, what is on the aft of the ship I don't know. Another bottle of wine in the Masquerade Challenge, we won by 1/2 point. We now have...