February 28 - At Sea
When we boarded, Regent collected our passports. This is very common on cruises that visit many ports in the world. We did the same thing when we sailed around South America. We had to collect our passports this morning and complete the immigration form to present to the Australian authorities in person tomorrow, which seems unusual since we already have a visa.
And it was announced that anyone experiencing cough or cold sympoms should report to be seen by the doctor (at no charge), again for the Aussie authorities. Jan and Tom, who have had a cough for a while, dutifully presented themselves along with many others. Jan and Tom were determined to have a bacterial infection of the throat; Jan had her nose swabbed; and they are confined to their cabin until cleared by the Aussies. Apparently, there are quite a few others who are in the same situation. I'm guessing that anyone who presented was told the same thing in an abundance of caution. If we are turned away by the authorities, I can't even imagine what would happen since we are currently scheduled to visit 11 cities in Australia. Since everyone on board has been here for at least 17 days, and we haven't visited anywhere with confirmed cases, there should be virtually no chance of there being any cases of coronovirus. Here's hoping the Aussies agree. Whenever you get 600 people of a certain age together, you will hear coughing. And let's not forget that several blood pressure medications can cause a chronic cough.
Today was part 2 of the lecture on the convict transportation to Australia which was interesting. Without Jan and Tom I'm afraid we scored a pathetic 8/15 at trivia. Ah well ... we had our moment yesterday.
Tonight we had dinner with Steve & Leona and Chris & Sheila. We talked in the lounge so long that they didn't have a table for six in Compass Rose when we were ready to eat, but they could accommodate us in Chartreuse (the special French restaurant). They will all be getting off in Sydney.
And it was announced that anyone experiencing cough or cold sympoms should report to be seen by the doctor (at no charge), again for the Aussie authorities. Jan and Tom, who have had a cough for a while, dutifully presented themselves along with many others. Jan and Tom were determined to have a bacterial infection of the throat; Jan had her nose swabbed; and they are confined to their cabin until cleared by the Aussies. Apparently, there are quite a few others who are in the same situation. I'm guessing that anyone who presented was told the same thing in an abundance of caution. If we are turned away by the authorities, I can't even imagine what would happen since we are currently scheduled to visit 11 cities in Australia. Since everyone on board has been here for at least 17 days, and we haven't visited anywhere with confirmed cases, there should be virtually no chance of there being any cases of coronovirus. Here's hoping the Aussies agree. Whenever you get 600 people of a certain age together, you will hear coughing. And let's not forget that several blood pressure medications can cause a chronic cough.
Today was part 2 of the lecture on the convict transportation to Australia which was interesting. Without Jan and Tom I'm afraid we scored a pathetic 8/15 at trivia. Ah well ... we had our moment yesterday.
Tonight we had dinner with Steve & Leona and Chris & Sheila. We talked in the lounge so long that they didn't have a table for six in Compass Rose when we were ready to eat, but they could accommodate us in Chartreuse (the special French restaurant). They will all be getting off in Sydney.
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