Afternoon tea

Thursday 10^th October

Afternoon tea on board a high-star ship is generally a special occasion. The tables are laid with white cloths and serviettes; the waiters serve from silver trays while wearing gloves; the harpist or another instrumentalist plays from the ballroom floor. On some days there is a queue for tables and a longish wait if you are in a group of four; on other days there are empty tables from which to choose your favourite position. Sometimes afternoon tea coincides with an interesting sight such as passing the Straits of Gibraltar or sailing through the Dardanelles. all in all, it is a time to relax and enjoy. On most sea days I meet up with a group of friends for a chat and a time to catch up.