Day #32…Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Sea Day #3…Heading to Valparaiso, Chile

Dennis had a miserable night and says he feels better since his fever broke during the night.  He still feels ill but is stubborn and will not visit the medical center today.  There are so many sick people on board right now and the medical center had to extend its hours to care for all the sick passengers.  Another announcement today indicated that more and more cruise passengers have symptoms of influenza.  We both were vaccinated before the trip but fear that we are not protected due to a different influenza strain.

Bonnie had a nail appointment at 8:00 A.M. and was quite impressed again with the professional technique that Kellean from Jamaica uses when she applies shellac.  The prices here are so high but the applications are excellent.  A pedicure is scheduled in a couple of days.

Dennis is confining himself to the cabin and the bed.  He has no appetite and has had a low grade fever today.  He has started to have a mild cough and is very pale.  Bonnie encouraged him to go the medical center but he says he just wants to rest.  He is afraid of being exposed to other illnesses and problems if he sits in the waiting room for very long.

Bonnie attended a destination lecture for Coquimbo-La Serena.  We will be taking a private tour of the area with some passengers from Marion, Ohio who organized a group tour.  The is the plan at present, unless Dennis is not better by day after tomorrow.

Our friends have called our cabin several times today to check on Dennis.  We are so lucky that we have met such kind and caring people on our travels.  We feel like we have known them all our lives!

Bonnie attended a destination lecture for Coquimbo-La Serena.  We will be taking a private tour of the area with some passengers from Marion, Ohio who organized a group tour.  This is the plan at present, unless Dennis is not better by day after tomorrow.

Our friends have called our cabin several times today to check on Dennis.  We are so lucky that we have met such kind and caring people on our travels.  We feel like we have known them all our lives!

Later…Dennis is feeling well enough to eat a light supper.  His fever has ceased and he said he would like to see the entertainment in the theater tonight.  Don Bryan and Noseworthy and Jade will be combining their talents for us.

We retired as soon as the show ended and will see what tomorrow brings as far as our Valparaiso ventures.  Much depends on Dennis and how he feels.  Hopefully Bonnie will stay well and healthy.