Palma de Mallorca

October 21st,
Palma de Mallorca

Mallorca is a Spanish island south of Barcelona and very beautiful. I spent the day walking around with George and Juan. We just did some general exploring, which ended with George and I hiking up a hill to a castle over looking the city. It was an absolutely gorgeous day, more fit for June than October, and one more chance to see a port I’ve not yet visited.
Back on the ship and situation was developing. Turns out Ron, the drummer and my good friend from my first contract here, is having intestinal issues and is to be sent off the ship at the next port for medical attention. He says he feels OK aside from a strange stomach feeling, but the other symptoms are serious enough to cause some concern. He’ll be leaving the ship tomorrow in Sardinia, hopefully to return the same day, but more likely to join up with us again in a week or so, who knows. But Ron is a great friend of mine whom I’d hate to see anything happen to so keep him in your prayers and let’s hope for the best.
Due to the situation, the show for tonight had to be changed to something that doesn’t use a drummer and the captain’s cocktail jazz set we always play was done without him. It’ll be interesting to see how we get around this problem if the condition keeps him off the ship for an extended time.
That aside, I’m back to spending my evenings playing chess with George while having wine and cheese. Another reason why it’s fun to be back! Thanks