Feb 23nd, 2020 Day 51 of 128

Another glorious and relaxing day at sea.   We started our morning with the opportunity to sleep in a little. Then we met the Maori Cultural Ambassadors. They performed for us and introduced us the history of the Maori people. They danced traditional dances, sang in their native language, and taught us a little of their language. Then I went to meet up with Megan so we could spend a little bit of time crocheting today. At 11:30 we all met up in the Main dining room for a fabulous Sunday brunch. Another selection of tiny fun foods. I love how much time and effort Holland America puts into making everything so very special for us. At 1:30 mom and I wandered to the spa. Mom treated us both to some pampering today and we both enjoyed a pedicure. They had massaging chairs and it was a relaxing afternoon.   We spend the afternoon working on schoolwork, tidying around the room and doing some more crocheting. Valerie had tutoring this afternoon as well. Today we also received another Coronavirus exposure form that had to be competed for our entry into Tonga. It another sign of the times. Things are different in the world right now and we are along for the ride. Again I will reiterate that I feel like they are consistently keeping our best interests and safety in mind. Tonight there was a Tropical Paradise themed event in the dining room. They had the room all decorated in green and yellow with “palm trees” hanging from the ceiling. They gave us grass hats to wear and it was a lot of fun. After dinner mom and I headed back to my room for a night cap. Tomorrow we are looking forward to a fun beach day in Cook Island. I am hoping to get you some pictures soon. The Internet has not been our friend. Love and hugs from all of us to all of you. Debra