Where's the cookies?

Yesterday we crossed the equator and that was cause for celebration.  King Neptune showed up, along with his wife and some of his cronies, and punished a handful of the passengers for crimes of gluttony, sloth, and others that can only be imagined.  This involved dumping speghetti and various other food items on their heads and throwing them into the pool.  One was even required to kiss a dead fish. I guess it falls under the category of "nautical lore."  Pity the poor pool guys who had to clean up the mess.

Today is Halloween and the ship is all decked out with spooky decor.  There must have been a special at the party store on that white cobweb stuff because it's everywhere--complete with spiders.  In the atrium there is a table display of whimsical carved jack-o-lanterns.  Tonight, during the cocktail and dinner hours, there's sure to be a fun and photogenic costume parade.  I'll be wearing an orange shirt, a black net shawl, and a big glittery spider.  Mr. Gadget will wear his standard costume--a headband with devil horns.

Now we're on the 4th of 4 more sea days and we'll arrive in Apia, Western Samoa tomorrow morning.  The next day we'll be in Pago Pago, American Samoa.  We have short excursions planned for each--just a bus ride around the areas for a look-see.

Big City Girl was the one who mentioned that Samoa reminded her of the Girl Scout cookies of the same name.  Since she once sold them, I'm assuming she is remembering correctly.  In any event, Mr. Gadget and I are looking forward to our visit to "The Cookies."