Good night, friends and family,
I held my talk about 3 pm after waiting for more people to show up – there were probably 20 at the most, as they scheduled me at the same time as the port talk on Devil’s Island, and most people went to that. I figure they thought I was probably halfway through my speech and didn’t want to interrupt me.
I still sold 8 more books and only have 8 left for the next book signing at poolside later on – probably day after tomorrow. We arrive at Devil’s Island at 8:30 and leave about 2 pm. We will probably tender in to get a picture of our doll on the island, but we’ve seen what little there is to really see.
I spoke about Devil’s Island while we were waiting, and several people were really disappointed to hear we wouldn’t really go on the island, and that there is no cliff. I don’t know what the port lecturer was telling them, but he said there were still some small huts the prisoners built – think about it – that was over a hundred years ago and the weather there is terrible. What huts might have been left (if there were any) would be long gone. We never saw anything like that.
Oh, well, enough of that. We’ll see for ourselves tomorrow if the weather cooperates.
We enjoyed turkey dinner tonight and then caught the magician/comedian act – it wasn’t much, but was okay, I guess. We sat in the casino lounge and listened to Brad Stevens play his magic on the piano while we enjoyed a bottle of champagne to celebrate Christmas. We also enjoyed the crew sing-along of Christmas Carols in the main lounge before dinner.
So, it was a great Christmas for Carol and me. Our son, Kris, called us while we happened to be in our cabin. I can’t wait to get the bill for that!! (Just joking, Kris – thanks for calling – we really enjoyed hearing from you.)
And, so, Christmas of 2009 is drawing to a close. Carol in her nightgown, and I in my cap are hitting the sack. (I’ve never worn a cap to bed before). Take care; hope you all had the best Christmas ever. Come back to visit often; and BUY THOSE BOOKS NOW while they are on sale for $14.75 plus $3.00 shipping.
Via con Dias,
Karl & Carol