Tuesday and Wednesday, November 5 and 6, 2019 - At Sea
Tuesday and Wednesday, November 5 and 6, 2019 - At Sea
Another easy day at sea - which is fairly smooth. Lots of wind though, making some of the doors most difficult to open.
We have two interesting speakers aboard. The first, we met yesterday evening at sail away - Dr. Helen Aves, who is a geologist and cultural historian. Fairly interesting talk about earthquakes and catastrophic events in the Caribbean. Did nod off a couple of times. Her next talk with be tomorrow about Haiti - should be interesting.
The "wow" speaker was Major General Craig B. Whelden, U.S. Army (Retired) who spoke about "Remembrance - 9/11", and related the changes we've made in security, and our ability to communicate between governmental departments so that (hopefully) this will not happen again. It was a sobering hour, but one made really interesting by this dynamic speaker. Though Whelden is now retired, he has become a motivational speaker and I can see why! He is handing out his new book to each and every person he meets, so I will be bringing home "Leadership - The Art of Inspiring People to be their Best." He will be giving three more presentations and will be attending those.
Then to top off our day, we were invited to dine at the Captain's table! In all the years I've traveled with Seabourn, this is only the second time this invitation has been forthcoming. Dinner attended by Captain Hamish, his wife Gail, a couple from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and another couple from the Australia, the Raymonds. Great conversation, lots of laughter. Captain Hamish is so personable, not at all stuffy, as was my last experience at a Captain's table. His wife, Gail, is lovely.
As we were saying goodbye, the Raymonds asked if we would like to join them for dinner the following evening, but we couldn't because we have reservations at the Thomas Keller Grille. So we made the date for Thursday night.
Wednesday - a very quiet morning in our suite. Gervaise has been feeling a bit of "Mal de mer" - but with her wristlets she is feeling better. There's Trivia at noon, then perhaps lunch in the Colonnade. More later . . .
A quiet afternoon. Wonderful dinner in the Thomas Keller Grille. Theresa, the Hotel Director, joined us for a bite to eat, prior to be called somewhere to put out another "fire". She is so busy and I wonder at her ability to keep smiling and constantly be on an even keel - no pun intended!
Am falling down on the job with regard to taking photos of food, and will try to do better in the coming days. Eric, if you are reading this, not able to steal your wonderful food photos on this trip, because you are not present!!!
Gervaise relaxing on our balcony
The "wow" speaker was Major General Craig B. Whelden, U.S. Army (Retired) who spoke about "Remembrance - 9/11", and related the changes we've made in security, and our ability to communicate between governmental departments so that (hopefully) this will not happen again. It was a sobering hour, but one made really interesting by this dynamic speaker. Though Whelden is now retired, he has become a motivational speaker and I can see why! He is handing out his new book to each and every person he meets, so I will be bringing home "Leadership - The Art of Inspiring People to be their Best." He will be giving three more presentations and will be attending those.
Then to top off our day, we were invited to dine at the Captain's table! In all the years I've traveled with Seabourn, this is only the second time this invitation has been forthcoming. Dinner attended by Captain Hamish, his wife Gail, a couple from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and another couple from the Australia, the Raymonds. Great conversation, lots of laughter. Captain Hamish is so personable, not at all stuffy, as was my last experience at a Captain's table. His wife, Gail, is lovely.
As we were saying goodbye, the Raymonds asked if we would like to join them for dinner the following evening, but we couldn't because we have reservations at the Thomas Keller Grille. So we made the date for Thursday night.
Wednesday - a very quiet morning in our suite. Gervaise has been feeling a bit of "Mal de mer" - but with her wristlets she is feeling better. There's Trivia at noon, then perhaps lunch in the Colonnade. More later . . .
A quiet afternoon. Wonderful dinner in the Thomas Keller Grille. Theresa, the Hotel Director, joined us for a bite to eat, prior to be called somewhere to put out another "fire". She is so busy and I wonder at her ability to keep smiling and constantly be on an even keel - no pun intended!
Am falling down on the job with regard to taking photos of food, and will try to do better in the coming days. Eric, if you are reading this, not able to steal your wonderful food photos on this trip, because you are not present!!!
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