Since we have crossed the equator, the weather has been cloudy and rainy. We did luck out in Rio, didn't get rained on and had mostly good views from on high. But no stars at night. And a couple rough sea days. One of my goals on this cruise was to see the Magalanic clouds and southern cross. I was in the Explorer lounge having a beer with our new friend Pete when I get a call from Paul. He was topside and there be stars. So we both grabbed or binocs and headed up. There were passing clouds and our phones had a hard time finding south, but eventually we spotted the LMC. And around 10:30, we're sure we saw the southern cross rising in the south. This will be verified by our resident Astronomer today. And the forcast is for clear skies tonight. Score!

Bob