Feb 23, 2026: Komodo Island

Since I had such a great time and had great views of the Komodo dragon on the last visit to Komodo Island, I didn’t go out today. I just stayed on the ship.

I spent much of the day trying to get flights for my trip to Madagascar later this year. I’m spoiled with fast internet at home and it’s just not the same at sea in the middle of the ocean. And then I noticed my glasses had a screw was coming out. I tried to fix them but was unsuccessful. Since I had a spare pair, all is good and I’ll see if I can get them fixed when we are in Darwin in a few days.

Oceania Riviera(the ship we are on) has artwork on pretty much every wall. Quite a few pieces are frankly disturbing to me. I did like most of the glass work that is around.

Our ship holds 1250 passengers and has 15 decks, 2 regular dining rooms and 4 specialty dining rooms- Jacques (French), Tuscana (Italian), Red Ginger(Asian Fusion), Polo’s (Steakhouse). It also has a pool, hot tub, spa (with another hot tub), pickle-ball court, putting green and more.

Stormy & Cloudy conditions changed in time for folks to go ashore
Glass artwork on board Oceania Riviera
This artwork is by the spa- not too relaxing to my mind