Thai Folkloric Danc

One night while in Thailand, the ship sponsored an evening performance out on the pool deck of dancers retelling Thai folktales. The costumes were so impressive as was the music and the dancers. These were men dressed in traditional costumes that were so ornate and  must have weighed a ton. They reenacted a famous tale that we heard over and over while in Thailand. In every case, the costumes were very similar.

The music was played on traditional Thai instruments as well.

In other dances, girls game out and performed. One of the most interesting things was how both male and female (especially) performers could make their fingers flex backwards. Apparently they begin at a very early age (2) pulling the fingers back so that they actually grow that way! Sick. It looks very elegant from a distance. I remember some of my young Asian students sitting in their desks pushing their finger back and know I know why.

The Thai women are absolutely beautiful. Their smiles will melt your heart. The people are just so kind and gentle. It was a real treat to get to see these elegant dances. It was just another way to experience the history and culture of the country. This ship really had some wonderful entertainment for its guests.

The Azamara Quest is a small ship that holds 600 passengers and 400 crew. We had a little over 400 guests on board so it was a nice small number (2/3 full). We basically had a 1:1 ratio with the staff. Big ships can have as many as 4000 guests!

Dan and I really like the small ship experience for two reasons:

1- Nothing is ever crowded onboard the ship
2- You can get in closer to many areas that larger ships cannot, thus you see so much more.

It does cost a bit more, but I think we kind of like it and on this particular line there are no formal nights so you never pack any of the fancy clothes which we like. No prom dress or tux!!