Got up nice & early and got ready for Holy Mass at the Church of St. Bernadette (isn’t it amazing the way everything related to Singapore has it’s own website?!)
The Mass was rather long (over an hour) and I was a tad dissapointed to see some women scantily clad at Church (did not see this the following Sunday at another Church) … see how the ones with logs try to pick specs from other peoples eyes!
There was a lovely choir though led by an animated conductor & the readings were read by Singaporeans (I’m assuming) with American accents. There were also lots of people from varied backgrounds - whites, Chinese, Malays, Indians (tons of Tamilians all over Singapore), Filipinos… so it was really in a sense a type of heavenly gathering - all men under a common roof worshipping God.
Immediately after Mass rushed home & then to the Harbour Front to get onto the most magnificant SuperStar Virgo!
Didn’t board immediately but once done, headed for lunch at the ‘Mediterranean Buffet and Terrace’, which had a fabulous view of the sea as we sailed of & was one of many restaurants on ship:
• Samurai (Japanese)
• (Mediterranean) Buffet and Terrace
• Blue Lagoon (Asian)
• Palazzo (Italian)
• Taj Mahal (Indian)
• The Pavilion Room (Chinese)
• Bella Vista (International)
• Noble House (Chinese)
Ate some delicious salmon, among other things (I didn’t know it at the time, but I was to eat till I could eat no more the whole cruise; the food was that good!)
I had actually joined the cruise since I had a meeting on board but will not elaborate. Started by around 5pm & finished for the day by around 7pm.
After those two hours hard work 
was ready for the special Party thrown for our group at the Parthenon Pool complete with live band! Besides the music, enjoyed the delicious prawns, turkey, squid among others. Also ate tons of dessert (naturally!) & ended with some apple pie (one of my favorites!) for good measure 
Below: the Taverna, which overlooks the Parthenon Pool deck (below):
One would imagine that all this be enough entertainment for one day, but no! No one rests aboard the amazing SS Virgo it’s non-stop entertainment … and before you wonder … I do not get paid to do their PR!
Headed over to the world class theatre ‘The Lido’ to watch a fabulous show ‘The Kingdom of Kung Fu’. The sound, lighting & the amazing performances kept us at the edge of our seats. It really was a fabulous show.
Finally went back to our cabin & fell asleep while listening to the ever funny monologues of Jay Leno. My first day ever sailing, and a great day, by any standards.
(Leave your comments only at the end of this adventure!)
Recent Comments