Sailing the Atlantic Ocean

Tim and I awoke this morning to the most rocking and rolling of the ship to date. Waves were crashing around us, and the spray often obscured the view from our window. We were in no hurry to get up.

Views from Our Window

I even missed Todd’s morning lecture on “Fun with Flags: A Vexillophile’s Look at the Amazing World of Vexillology.” Luckily, Viking provides live streaming of all talks, as well as recorded versions on our stateroom TVs, so I plan to watch it later.

I did treat myself this afternoon to a Nordic Facial at The Spa and enjoyed all 50 minutes of it. 

Almost everyone on the ship is excited about the news we received yesterday. We had been scheduled to visit Norfolk, Virginia, on October 18, but the port could not process our ship. Instead, we will be sailing into New York City tomorrow and spending the day and evening there. Tim and I spent some time today planning how we will spend our time in the city.

The food on the ship has been excellent, and Tim and I usually eat in the World Café, the casual buffet. Included in the World Café is a grill, and I’ve enjoyed a few of their steaks. Tonight, I tried a tomahawk steak, a bone-in ribeye that has been trimmed to resemble the shape of a tomahawk. It could have been a weapon in the hands of the chef.

A Tomahawk Steak, Or a Weapon?

When Tim and I were on our tour of Niagara Falls, we stopped in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and I purchased a bottle of Icewine. Krisna, one of our favorite bartenders, had kept it behind the bar for me, and tonight, I was finally able to share it with Jerry and Steven, with whom I have spent many evenings in the Explorers’ Lounge. I think we all enjoyed the wine, especially since it wasn’t too sweet.

A Glass of Icewine with Jerry and Steven