Friday, December 8, 2023
We booked the Viking ocean cruise called Amazon & Caribbean. Apparently due to record low water levels in the Amazon River, Viking did not feel they could navigate from Manaus, Brazil. The cruise became the West Indies Adventure, visiting Caribbean islands. Fortunately for us, we have not previously been to these islands, unlike many other disappointed passengers.
Today was an At Sea day.
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| The lower level of the Explorers' Lounge (has a bar) |
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| Upper level of the Explorers' Lounge (middle) |
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| Upper level of the Explorers' Lounge (port) |
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| Upper level of the Explorers' Lounge (middle to starboard) |
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| Upper level of the Explorers' Lounge (bow) |
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Stairs between levels on the starboard side bring
us to Mamsen's, where you can sample tastes of Norway |
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| This morning we tried Mamsen's heart-shaped waffle |
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We finished the 2,000-piece jigsaw puzzle (with occasional
help from other passengers); but one piece was missing |
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| Baggo (like corn hole) was played in the Atrium |
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| Each round progressed up one step (KSS) |
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| There was also shuffleboard |
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| Miniature golf |
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| Bocce, where the court was also used for Baggo |
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Today's lecture was on the Bayeux Tapestry,
which is illustrated in the stairwells |
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Reservations are required at two of the restaurants,
this was Manfredi's with Italian cuisine;
Costata di Maiale/pork chop with sautéed zucchini strings |
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We did not have enough appetite to eat dessert (tiramisu)
right away; however, you cannot take the dessert with you:
instead they deliver it to your stateroom! |
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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This morning a tugboat nudged us closer
to the pier; above you can see the wing bridge |
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This afternoon we found that the second puzzle was
finished, with two pieces missing out of 1,000 |
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| Computers and printers are available |
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There has been a Hannukah service
every evening |
Thursday, December 14, 2023
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The crew was painting the side of the ship
where dock fenders left smudges |
Friday, December 15, 2023
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Today we had dinner in the second reservation-required
restaurant, The Chef's Table, which specializes in a
five-course degustation menu with wine pairings;
today the Amuse-bouche was a Sweet Potato Chip topped with
crème fraîche and apple, accompanied by caramelized lemon
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The First Course was Crab Cake on a puréed avocado base,
topped with a fennel and shallot slaw, plus
sections of an orange and blood orange |
Oops, no photo of the Granita for palate cleansing, which was called Moscow Mule and made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice.
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Main Course was Seared Halibut sitting on halved
cherry tomatoes in a California olive and herb vinaigrette,
and topped with arugula |
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Dessert was Ojai Mandarin Parfait with candied ginger;
the Ojai pixie tangerine is grown in Ojai, CA |
The theme today for The Chef's Table was California Cuisine.
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Another 1,000-piece puzzle was completed today;
it was missing one piece |
Saturday, December 16, 2023
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Today we took advantage of the Nordic Spa,
which is open to all passengers (no fee), starting in the
hot tub (seen here before the jets are turned on) |
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| Next we experienced the ice bucket shower |
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| Umm, you cannot take a photo in the sauna! |
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| The door to the sauna |
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Heated lounge chairs between
the sauna and chill room |
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| The door to the chill room |
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| Inside the chill room |
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| The rain shower (can be hot or cold) |
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The women's locker room has a
swimsuit water extractor |
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The lockers are locked by your stateroom
key card; there is also a sauna and hot tub
in the women's locker room (and men's) |
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Inside the locker is a robe and towel, and
in the top tray is a pair of plastic sandals |
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| Women's locker room lounge area |
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| Fitness Center (with a weight room through the door) |
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| The Hair Salon waiting area |
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| Hair Salon |
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| The Living Room (has a bar) with book exchange shelves |
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| A typical Viking corridor |
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| Special desserts in the World Café, made with fruit mousse |
Sunday, December 17, 2023
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A bottle of Aquavit, and the neck of
the bottle used to christen Viking Sea |
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