Heading North in the North Atlantic

We were invited for a tour of the navigation bridge this morning. Computer screens everywhere with navigational maps, camera views in all directions, radar information on all ships near us and information on the course ahead. The ship was on automatic pilot while we were there but there were still two officers of the watch and a look out. The staff officer explained how the propulsion worked so that the ship can travel and swivel in any direction and also how the stabilisers worked and where they are situated. Unfortunately they wouldn't let me steer the ship even though it was a very small wheel, about the size of a dinner plate.
We had a formal dinner this evening in the grill and were invited to the excursions director's table. Pleasant company talking about our experiences, likes and dislikes.
My painting today of a Provence house surrounded by lavender fields was not up to my usual standards so has been binned.Read more