Too Much to Remember!

It is now an entire week since I last wrote, and I was under pressure the whole time! We are now in Singapore, where I can finally relax somewhat, having passed the computer test as well as all the assignments, yesterday, and the only other stop was at Bali. Three of the scheduled stops were canceled, due to a defective propulsion pod on the ship, such that our speed was slowed down considerably, and it was impossible to stop at Broome, Australia and then Semerang and Komodo in Indonesia. For me, personally, it didn't make any difference as I was not planning to go ashore in any of those places, and I needed the time to do the homework for the Computer Course. On this segment, we were learning about digital photos, and it was quite interesting, but rather complicated to learn to use the software. I was constantly trying to memorize the material, and stressed because my short term memory is practically useless.
I enjoyed the cooking course in Bali, but I don't think I will ever make any of those specialties, as it is too work intensive for the results, but it was quite interesting to see how the Balinese prepare their food for special occasions. The demonstration was deliberately for "showing off". The food market we visited beforehand was huge, and I took some pictures there.
I have been fascinated by the sunsets as we again approached the Equator, and of course, the weather has become much hotter. After the cold gray weather and high seas around Australia, it is nice to have the calm, clear days and nights as we approached Singapore.
Yesterday was St. Patrick's Day with all sorts of celebrations, including the Rites of Crossing the Equator. Our "table" ate at the Prego to celebrate the end of the segment. One of the Ambassador Hosts is leaving, and the other one will have to shift to an earlier mealtime, so we are again wondering who will join us for the next segment. We are the same three ladies each time, and always on the lookout for some male conversation. After dinner, I went to the evening entertainment (an opera singer) and then went to the St. Patrick's sing along in the Avenue Saloon at 11 p.m.; that was followed at 11:30 by Karaoke in the Pulse Nightclub. Usually, I fall asleep right after dinner, but yesterday I really enjoyed the night life.
I will take a night tour of the City later today, and this morning I went out to the Terminal Mall and was able to find a carry-on suitcase for the return trip. It should hold more than my carry on bag did on arriving, and even better, it has wheels, so I can drag it, and don't have to carry it!
Tomorrow is almost entirely "free" except for my Yoga lesson (same as today). We will still be in Singapore, but I hope to use the time to catch up on emails, etc. and hopefully, get a headstart on the computer assignments for the next segment.
Now, I want to post some pictures on Facebook, since it is still impossible on this blog.
Best regards to all my friendly readers. Ann