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January 31, 2014

It was a quiet day on board. We browsed art after breakfast, then played Bingo before lunch. This ship uses electronic bingo cards. You can either buy 6 cards for $32 or get the device with 30 cards on it plus a bonus 3-card paper set for $55. Most people see the device is the better deal.  It receives a signal from the main board and marks your numbers on every card automatically, while you keep busy punching and folding the numbers on only 3 cards.  While the game is going it shows the best cards, tells you how many cards are closest to winning, and how many numbers you need to win.  If you are 1 number away from Bingo, the device gives an audible signal and if one of your electronic cards wins it flashes WINNER.  It's the lazy person's Bingo, and still fun.  I was 1 number away twice, but didn't win.

After pizza for lunch we went to the afternoon art auction. Again, this was fun and informative. We always learn something at these auctions.

Tonight was the 2nd formal night. We relaxed on our balcony after the auction, then got into our formal attire for dinner.  I was surprised that our dinner companions did not dress up, since they sounded like they were looking forward to formal night when we talked to them yesterday.  I was also surprised at how few men wore a tux. Ray always does and I always bring a formal dress. On other cruises at least a quarter of the men wore tuxedos, but they were few and far between on this cruise.

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