After dinning, Diva and TSH retired to the bar for a port
(or two) where they learnt that the stop at Manila was cancelled as a result of
the APEC meeting to be attended by world leaders. Apparently the capital has been almost closed
down for many days before the meeting. Flights have been cancelled and roads
closed. This is a disaster for the many Philippine crew on the ship, who were
informed at the same time as the guests, at the Captain’s welcome party. They
have been excited for weeks about visiting their own capital city and elaborate
arrangements have been made with friends and family. The other ports in the
Philippines are too far from their home towns to serve as a substitute. Eight
or nine months away from home and the treat is cancelled!!
No news yet as to what is to happen instead.
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