January 26 & 27, 2024 Crossing the International Dateline Day 38 of 138

 Well over night we crossed the international date line. That means that we went to bed on Thursday evening, and woke up on Saturday morning. It all is very confusing. We have certificates to prove our accomplishment. They had an event tonight to celebrate and toast all of us.

This afternoon Mike was listening to his audiobook, and resting, I was reading my book when I heard thunder. The neighbors saw lightening and heard the thunder, so it was confirmed. We have had this predicted other days, but this is the first time I have heard it.

I played Canasta, and proved the first day was a fluke. We did ok, but today we lost. I am learning strategy every time I play. Lynda get ready, because we will have to play this when we get home.

Captain announced at noon today that we have 700 miles to go until we see land again on Monday.

Tonight was dinner at Manfredi's with 3 friends. The dinner was amazing, but we will have to do extra exercise tomorrow to make up for the extra calories. It was well worth it. Our dinner lasted from 7 pm to just after 9 pm. 

Tonight we set our clocks back one hour, so if you are keeping track of our time to Pacific Northwest time, we are three hours behind you and one day ahead of you. Figure that out. LOL

Our ship building competition is tomorrow, with sea or hot tub trials. Wish us luck.