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EDEN to SYDNEY

Eden was a short stop.  We did not do much, except we ate too much.  It was a Mexican lunch at the Colonnade.  For these theme meals they have a table displaying what drinks to consider.

All sorts of Mexican dishes, plus an excellent fish specialty,

Two kinds of Tequila up, Margarita, White Wine and Beer.

It was now around 2PM, and our ship was soon to leave.  So we ordered Champagne and a few tidbits to say goodbye to Eden from our veranda.
You would think that would be about all for the day, but the best was yet to come.  There was another farewell celebration around the pool, where food/drink stations were set up, with the usual collage of entertainers, plus all the available staff up on the next floor to take bows for their fine service.  We were sailing to Sydney.
Okay, surely, that was enough for the day.  Nope, we went to dinner, and all I show is my Tadich Grill sole.  At least, they both call it by the same name.
Back to the room, right?  Nope, on to the Observation Deck to be entertained by a Piano Guy named Thines.
Interesting social dynamics at play next to the piano.  There was an oval-shaped bar surrounded by maybe 20 or so high chairs.  (The piano is on the other side of that bar).  Almost everyone who came in went straight there, and, after a while, there was standing room only.  Lot of loud talking.  Then the piano man began playing.  Didn't bother them a bit.  No one paid attention and very few clapped.  We were the only two sitting in the lounge next to the piano as the audience.  Piano Guy didn't seem to mind the clatter, and knew them all.  

Finally, finally, went to sleep.  Woke up late, opened the curtains to our lanai this morning, and we are berthed with this view.
We can also see Circular Quay, where our previous hotel, the Marriott, is located.

Later this afternoon, we plan on having caviar, vodka and a chilled bottle of Sparkling Shiraz on our lanai during the departure of the Seabourn Odyssey from Sydney.  The adventure of getting this bottle will be shared tomorrow.

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