I asked the cruise people if they would allow me to play a piano anywhere on the boat. They explained that the musicians are still rehearsing and that they wouldn't let people do that for another six or so cruises. Strange.

We noticed yesterday that there was a talent show in the afternoon. We later realized that it was for the little kids. After watching about half the show, a guy came out with a guitar and played a rather awful rendition of a Bob Dylan song. He said he was seventeen.

This sparked my interest, so Jordan and I went down and asked if I could join the talent show. They said that if they had time, they would let me play. Because this was for the youngsters, I had to lie and say that I was seventeen.

I was glad to have the opportunity to play the piano and sing (I did an old Tom Waits song). Since little kids don't take failure that well, everyone got a gold medal, including me. I was awarded for lying about my age.

At the same time, there was a speed climbing competition at the rock wall. My brother, a seventeen year old, lied that he was an adult in order to compete and get third place. We wore our falsely earned prizes with pride.