Day 6 – A Day at Sea, Teddy Bears and a Little Magic! 🚢🧸✨

Today was our first sea day aboard the beautiful Seabourn Encore as we sailed away from Japanese waters and headed towards our next destination, Sokcho in South Korea.

I have always loved sea days. There is something wonderful about having nowhere in particular to be, no rushing around exploring a new city, and simply enjoying everything the ship has to offer. And today, the crew had certainly made sure there was plenty to keep us entertained!

Unfortunately, poor Joe is still not feeling well, and his back continues to cause him discomfort. We encouraged him to try and eat a little breakfast, so he opted for room service whilst Gaby and I headed to the main restaurant to experience something a little different.

Today they were hosting an Asian Brunch, which we were told was the first time they had ever done it. We have to admit, it was very nice indeed! It was lovely to try something new, especially as we are travelling through this fascinating part of the world.



After brunch, Gaby and I headed along to a Seabourn Conversation with Ash Warren, who was giving a talk on Japanese Etiquette – The Do's and Don'ts.



It was a really interesting presentation, particularly as we have several more Japanese ports ahead of us. Learning about the customs, traditions and little cultural differences is one of the things I love most about travelling. It reminds us that there are so many different ways of doing things around the world, and understanding and respecting those differences makes the experience so much richer.

Next on the agenda was something rather different — the Teddy Bear Tumble! 🧸

Gaby decided to take part, and it was lovely to see her getting involved in the activities on board. She is certainly making the most of everything the ship has to offer, and I am really enjoying watching her embrace the whole cruising experience.

After all that excitement, it was time for something a little more relaxing.

We headed up to the Observation Bar for afternoon tea. There is something rather special about enjoying a traditional afternoon tea whilst sailing across the ocean. A lovely opportunity to sit, relax, chat and enjoy the surroundings.

Our next stop was the port presentation, where we learnt more about our upcoming visits to Sokcho in South Korea and Kanazawa in Japan.

I always enjoy these talks, as they give us a little insight into the places we are about to visit, their history, culture and what we might expect to discover when we get there. It certainly adds to the anticipation of arriving somewhere new.

Before we knew it, the afternoon had disappeared, and it was time to start thinking about the evening.

Of course, Gaby had yet another dinner invitation! I think she is rapidly becoming the social butterfly of the Seabourn Encore. Every evening seems to bring another invitation, and she is certainly making the most of the opportunity to meet new people and enjoy herself.

Later, we met up again to watch the evening entertainment, a magic show featuring Marc Spelmann.

What a fantastic performance! His magic was very impressive, and we thoroughly enjoyed the show. There is something wonderful about watching a talented magician perform and finding yourself wondering, How on earth did he do that?

It was a lovely way to round off a busy and enjoyable day at sea.

Then, before we knew it, it was time to head to bed once again.

Although Joe hasn't been able to enjoy everything with us just yet, I am grateful that he has the opportunity to rest whilst Gaby and I make the most of the activities on board. Hopefully, each day will bring a little improvement, and he will soon be feeling well enough to join in more.

As we continue sailing towards South Korea, I am looking forward to discovering another new destination and making more wonderful memories together.

Another day, another adventure, and a little bit of magic along the way! ❤️

🌿 Daily Reflection

Life is full of opportunities to learn, laugh and experience something new. Sometimes the magic is simply in appreciating the moment.

✨ Highlight of the Day

A wonderful day of activities with Gaby, topped off by Marc Spelmann's fantastic magic show.

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