Day 17
September 16, 2019
A Sea Day
After leaving Bergen last evening we ran into the anticipated 16-foot seas. As you are aware, modern weather satellite reporting is a major aid to navigation - Captain Olav even distributes colour charts of changing weather conditions to keep passengers in the know. Last night's pounding and rolling disturbed our sleep but nothing fell off the shelves, no problem. As a precaution, whenever rough seas are expected, the staff tape shut the doors of our closets and shower during their bed turn-down duties; even the outdoor chairs were taped to the stationary patio table.
As often happens at sea, weather disrupts schedules and carefully planned port stops disappear. On this leg of the cruise, a stop in Learwick, Shetland has been abandoned due to unfavourable seas. Unfortunate for those who joined the ship in Bergen. Instead of Learwick there will be other events to keep passengers occupied - bridge lessons, mahjong, trivia games, jigsaw puzzles, several lectures, music concerts, movies, spas and saunas, the exercise gym, Baggo bean toss, bocce, mini putt, A Bayeux Tapestry tour, line dancing class, deck walking, reading, hot tub (pool is closed), knitting class, shopping (watches, jewellery, fragrances, sweaters), yoga, afternoon tea, an evening musical theatre presentation, etc.
Today I chose to play duplicate bridge, so I missed the lecture I wanted to hear, "The Euro, Dollar & Yuan - The Race for Supremacy and Why it Matters" by Dr Christopher Whelan of Oxford University. No problem, I can see that lecture on TV later this evening. All lectures are taped and available on the TV in your room. The wonderful world of technology, it just keeps getting better!
Karen decided to learn, as a spectator, the intricacies of mahjong. Now she is ready for all comers. Are you listening Ellen?
There was a special Mexican fajita lunch at the Pool Bar for those who like that type of cuisine. Tonight Karen and I will explore the sushi and sashimi creations available at The World Cafe.
Incidentally, here is a website where you can see a weather map of any place on this planet:
https://www.wunderground.com/wundermap
On the right side click on "temperature", then click on "close this ad", then click on "radar" and then let your cursor explore anywhere in the world from close up or from farther out. Enjoy!
A Sea Day
After leaving Bergen last evening we ran into the anticipated 16-foot seas. As you are aware, modern weather satellite reporting is a major aid to navigation - Captain Olav even distributes colour charts of changing weather conditions to keep passengers in the know. Last night's pounding and rolling disturbed our sleep but nothing fell off the shelves, no problem. As a precaution, whenever rough seas are expected, the staff tape shut the doors of our closets and shower during their bed turn-down duties; even the outdoor chairs were taped to the stationary patio table.
As often happens at sea, weather disrupts schedules and carefully planned port stops disappear. On this leg of the cruise, a stop in Learwick, Shetland has been abandoned due to unfavourable seas. Unfortunate for those who joined the ship in Bergen. Instead of Learwick there will be other events to keep passengers occupied - bridge lessons, mahjong, trivia games, jigsaw puzzles, several lectures, music concerts, movies, spas and saunas, the exercise gym, Baggo bean toss, bocce, mini putt, A Bayeux Tapestry tour, line dancing class, deck walking, reading, hot tub (pool is closed), knitting class, shopping (watches, jewellery, fragrances, sweaters), yoga, afternoon tea, an evening musical theatre presentation, etc.
Today I chose to play duplicate bridge, so I missed the lecture I wanted to hear, "The Euro, Dollar & Yuan - The Race for Supremacy and Why it Matters" by Dr Christopher Whelan of Oxford University. No problem, I can see that lecture on TV later this evening. All lectures are taped and available on the TV in your room. The wonderful world of technology, it just keeps getting better!
Karen decided to learn, as a spectator, the intricacies of mahjong. Now she is ready for all comers. Are you listening Ellen?
There was a special Mexican fajita lunch at the Pool Bar for those who like that type of cuisine. Tonight Karen and I will explore the sushi and sashimi creations available at The World Cafe.
Incidentally, here is a website where you can see a weather map of any place on this planet:
https://www.wunderground.com/wundermap
On the right side click on "temperature", then click on "close this ad", then click on "radar" and then let your cursor explore anywhere in the world from close up or from farther out. Enjoy!
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