Just reading it, is enough to make you tired!

26 January
All those trials and tests were because I am not able to upload my pictures! I may have to establish a new blog, but I will post the address here, when I do. I had been trying to show you the beautiful bouquets of flowers that I had received, but instead, ran into all kinds of problems with the computer. I also have a picture of the famous rock formation at El Arco in Cabo St. Lucas at the tip of Baha Calif. in Mexico. If and when it becomes possible for me to post pictures, I will show it.
We are now at sea for the 3rd consecutive day, with 2 more to go until we reach Nuka Hiva, some island in the Pacific. Now that all the courses have begun, I have an even busier schedule than I had in Zürich. Yesterday was typical: up at 6 a.m. to read Herald Tribune, etc., yoga at 8, brkfast and shower at 9, intermediate bridge lesson at 10; advanced bridge at 11; lunch at 12; computer course at 13:30; tournament bridge at 14:30; computer lab at 16:30, and haircut at 18:00! It was the second day of yoga, and all my muscles ached, so I took a pain killer and went to bed, thinking I would read over some of the assignment for computer course, but I fell asleep. That would have been OK, but when I woke up, I read my watch incorrectly and ran down for dinner (I am scheduled for the late seating at 20:30) only to find everyone already eating their dessert! It was 21:30! Fortunately, I have some very nice table companions, and they kept me company, anyway, until I had eaten. The table got changed after the first evening, so that we are now 4 ladies, and three men; it was supposed to be a table for 6, but the first night an acquaintance from last year, saw me and got permission to join our table, so we are now 7. In addition, one of the Ambassador hosts was switched to another table, and an interesting retired actress joined us.
Now, I have to read my computer assignment! and answer some emails, before I go to Yoga.