It's Hallowe'en on the ship, and like any other occasion, the crew never misses an opportunity to celebrate. Canadian Thanksgiving was also done up in style, with a big turkey dinner and all the trimmings. We also had a beautiful "Officer's Black & White Ball" that reminded me of Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady. Introductions were made one evening to all the "United Nations of the Veendam", since there were crew members who came from every corner of the world and worshiped in many of the major religions. We were entertained by both the Indonesian and Filipino crews on separate evenings. We had chocolate extravaganzas at midnight! Because we missed the Turk and Caicos Islands due to a tropical storm which prevented us from docking, the champagne poured to compensate. Music of our choice, be it classical or country or big band, could always be found at one place or another on the ship. (Karl and I particularly enjoyed the Gloria Strings, a Quartet from the Ukraine.) You might say that every night was a special occasion!
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