Glorious afternoon spent on the balcony sun-bathing

in the nude.There I am with not a single care in the world, reading Red,minding my own business,lying on a make-shift sun-lounge made by turning two sun-chairs together and placing a small table between them, then putting two towels and two pillows on top - and hey presto.So there I am on my belly with not a single care in the world, when I hear  strange noise, didn't think anything of it, presumed it was coming from the port,when suddenly a shadow appears on the magazine,I look up and there is this large contraption hanging off my balcony.I couldn't see any-one on it, so turned back to read, but in a split second I realized the THING couldn't just move by itself,someone must be making it move,so I jumped up and looked left and yes,there was a man's head sticking out, laughing. I don't know who had more of a shock, him or me! My cabin was on 11th floor, the last thing I was expecting was someone deciding to do maintenance just as I was resplendent in all my glory! If the experience has taught me anything, it is to never underestimate any strange noises! My lovely Oceana is fraying at the edges,it needs some tender loving care,that's true,the drawers in the room are raggedy, the balcony is rusting,even though it is a perfect balcony for me-it is metal with bars at the front,plenty of sunshine gets through. I also rang my sister and her husband,they both regretted not coming with me.We talked for a long time,I had her inimitable rendition of the Christmas celebrations,apparently even our lovely little addition to the family born last May loved his present- a massive car, that is very colourful and makes the noises babies love.But then he is a good baby and smiles at everything.Dinner in the Ligurian was excellent,starter bresaola,followed by roast venison,then coffee cheesecake and cheese.Cheese was so utterly delicious, wish had more instead of the cake,but then I adore cheesecake and can never resist it.Before dinner I spent over an hour in the gym, running for 50 minutes, then doing floor exercises on the ball. Altogether the most wonderful day.