Seaday 12

the second to the last full day at sea. We passed through the strait of Messina. The mile and a half passage twixt Sicily and the boot tip of Italy. Before that we passed by Strombuli an active volcano 50 miles off Italy. All in all a very exciting day. 
We had a dress up day, our second of the voyage, today as well. We all walked the promenade in our on-board finest but that doesn't mean people have changed. I found many people when dressed assume they are better than others. people are still people, i guess.
I was able to go backstage of the main theater space. WOW! 25 fly bars, a 40 foot fly space, two wings with tons of space and at least, a 40 foot deep stage with added 15' motorized orchestra pit.
One more day then we wake to Venice and no more pampering. We are thinking about taking the Sunshine, the new name of the refurbished boat, back from Barcelona when it makes its return crossing to New Orleans. When does "les Miserables" closed?