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    04.29.2024 Seville, Spain

    29 April, Sepanyol ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F

    Today we are docked in Cadiz, Spain but our optional tour with Viking is Seville On Our Own. Viking provided the 1.5 hour bus ride there and back but we were free to do our thing once we got there.
    Our time was short but we really wanted to see the Cathedral of Seville. (Christopher Columbus is buried there). The queues were very long so instead we hired a horse and buggy and saw the highlights such as Parliament, The Palace, Torres de Oro which was a prison tower in the Middle Ages.
    A drive through the park was very enjoyable.
    We had an opportunity to see Plaza Espana. Towards the end we did find a tiny Church to visit; Capilla de Santa María de Jesús. It was founded 1505.
    This is another city we would return to. Maybe when we come back to Santa Cruz. We know we didn’t do the city justice but at least we got a glimpse.
    We sure had fun.
    Tonight we had reservations at Manfredi’s, just the two of us. Fettuccine veal in a red sauce for Diana and Red Snapper for Myron.
    Dessert was the Carmel bites with salted carmel ice cream with Carmel sauce. Delicious!
    Myron went to hear Emily (one of the Viking singers) perform solo. Diana went to the cabin tonight to work on photos.    Baca lagi

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    04.28.2024 Tangier, Morocco

    28 April, Maghribi ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F

    Today was our final African port. We were scheduled to go on the included tour with Viking but decided to just go tour on our own.
    Following breakfast we gathered our things and took the free shuttle Viking offered into town.
    Since it is Sunday it seems fitting that we will visit a few Churches. We climbed up to St. Andrew Church.
    The Church of Saint Andrew is an Anglican church in Tangier, Morocco. Consecrated in 1905, the church is within the Archdeaconry of Gibraltar. The building is constructed in a Moorish architectural style.
    It is only 10:00 am and services don’t start until 11:00. We walk through part of the cemetery that is located in the church yard. Always interesting to see the history of those buried.
    We move on to the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. The Roman Catholic Cathedral of Tangier, whose full name is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the Holy Spirit, also known as the Spanish Cathedral, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tangier, Morocco.
    Mass begins at 11:00 so we thought we would stay but possibly duck out if it was in French and not English. We listened to the children sing and the priest asked us all to move into the first few pews so we decided to leave. It is a beautiful Church.
    We wandered through a few Souks and then returned to the ship in time for lunch around 12:30. It was a nice morning.
    We found a comfy lounger by the pool and just relaxed.
    We attended Church in Torshaven at 6.
    We watched sail away from the Explorers Lounge and joined Vicki and Randy.
    Myron went to the show and Diana returned to our cabin.
    A beautiful sunset.    Baca lagi

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    04.27.2024 Casablanca, Morocco

    27 April, Maghribi ⋅ 🌙 55 °F

    We had an early morning wake up call at 6:30 followed by breakfast. Today we left Marrakech after toured the gardens.
    The Gardens are celebrating their 100th anniversary.
    The Jardin Majorelle, which extends over 9,000 m, is one of the most enchanting and mysterious gardens in Morocco. Created over the course of forty years, it is enclosed by outer walls, and consists of a labyrinth of crisscrossing alleyways on different levels and boldly-coloured buildings that blend both Art Deco and Moorish influences. The French painter Jacques Majorelle conceived of this large and luxuriant garden as a sanctuary and botanical ‘laboratory’. In 1922, he began planting it with exotic botanical specimens from the far corners of the world.
    In 1980, Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, who first arrived in Morocco in 1966, purchased the Jardin Majorelle to save it from destruction at the hands of hotel developers. The new owners decided to live in Jacques Majorelle’s villa, which they renamed the Villa Oasis.
    What an amazing place.
    It is a 3 plus hour drive back to Casablanca where we will rejoin the ship later today.
    Once we arrived in Casablanca we had lunch at Rick’s Cafe from “Casablanca”movie fame. “Play it again Sam!”
    Lunch was delicious. Diana had salmon in an orange sauce and Myron had lamb chops in garlic butter. We shared a molten lava cake for dessert.
    After lunch we went and toured the Hassan II Mosque. It is the 7th largest mosque in the world.
    Its large outdoor esplanade can accommodate some 80,000 people and the prayer hall another 25,000, and it has a spectacular retractable roof, underfloor heating, and 50 Murano glass chandeliers weighing some 1,200 kg each. In addition, the ablution hall has 41 fountains and 600 taps, while the hammam has a capacity for 1,400 people. It is a true display of the talent of Moroccan craftsmen and, of course, a cultural symbol of the highest order.
    We enjoyed the tour of the mosque and the architecture.
    We got back on the ship about 5 and sailed at 8. We had dinner in the restaurant just the two of us.
    Myron went to the comedy show and Diana decided she was tired and wanted to just relax in the cabin.
    What a great couple of days we had. A beautiful sunset as we say goodnight.    Baca lagi

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    04.26.2024 Marrakech, Morocco

    26 April, Maghribi ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F

    We arrived in Agadir, Morocco after midnight. We got up this morning, had breakfast and our group of 8 met our driver and headed for an overnight in
    Marrakech. We are traveling with Mark, Trisha, Don, Kully, David and Cynthia.
    Once we arrived in Marrakech we checked into our hotel and headed for a traditional Moroccan lunch. It was delicious. Chicken and beef kabobs, rice .
    Following lunch we walked to the Palace. And then went up the Souks which are the stalls of everything imaginable.
    Our final stop was the Mosque. We returned to the hotel and had drinks and decided to order pizza. It was a great day.
    A few pics of our day.    Baca lagi

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    04.25.2024 An Unexpected Sea Day

    25 April, Maghribi ⋅ 🌬 75 °F

    We spend most our day at sea. As Captain Richard says the seas are choppy with winds up to 50 kts.
    We were to arrive in Agadir at 4:30 but again due to weather we are just sailing in circles waiting for the winds to calm down.
    Myron was up early and attended the Anzac Service at 5:30 am which is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served".
    Our friend Tom who is a retired Col with the US Army who served in Australia and New Zealand and was asked to be the featured speaker. Myron said it was a very nice service..
    Diana had craft class at 10:00 and Myron had choir practice at 1:00.
    Since we didn’t make port we had a gathering with the folks we were doing an overland to Marrakech at the Explorer’s Lounge. We went to dinner in the Restaurant and retired to our cabin to catch up on past lectures we had missed.    Baca lagi

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    04.24.2024 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spa

    24 April, Sepanyol ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F

    Welcome to Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is a port city on the island of Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands. Well-preserved buildings in its old town include the colonial Church of the Immaculate Conception. The 1700s Palacio de Carta has baroque and neoclassical features. In the Old Civil Hospital, the Museum of Nature and Man has interactive displays on the islands. The city’s squares include the central Plaza de España.
    It is the second largest city in the Canary Islands and the main city on the island of Tenerife, with nearly half of the island's population living in or around it.
    We had an included tour of Impressions of Tenerife but not until Noon. After breakfast we headed into the Old Town to have a look around. We stopped by the Immaculate Conception Catholic Chirch but mass was in progress so we we were not allowed in. The street art and sculptures were amazing. What a beautiful, clean city. Friendly people.
    We returned to the ship to take our excursion where went to the other side of the island to see Puerto Cruz vs Santa Cruz. Beautiful. We stopped at La Orotava to take in the views. We ventured on to the beautiful botanical gardens. After spending some time there we headed to the seaside are of Puerto Cruz. We had lunch sea side at Vita. We shared a typical Spanish dish of potatoes and ham along with bread and tomato jam. Along with a few local beers. Ok, Myron had two and Diana had one but neither of us finished them.
    Back to the ship and we set sail around 5:30 pm.
    We had prime rib at the Restaurant tonight and followed that by the 9:00 performance in the Star Theater.
    Viking proudly presents Guest Entertainer Card Ninja
    WARNING: This show contains Ninjas, not magic. A comedy variety show like no other where playing cards are used as weapons.
    Expect risky and deadly fun.
    A wonderful day.    Baca lagi

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    04.23.2024 N. Atlantic Ocean Sea Day 2/2

    23 April, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F

    One more sea day before we make landfall. Diana went to craft class at 10:00. At 10:30 Myron attended the Lecture with Viking Resident Historian Dr. Bryan Babcock: "Africa Rising: How Geography and Weather Patterns Have Shaped a Continent."
    Explore how geography, weather and technology impact global development on this continent.
    We both found comfy loungers and spent a few hours watching the sea.
    Myron had choir practice at 2.
    We attended the port talk for Agadir, Morocco.
    This was followed by dinner and we retired to our cabin.
    Our only picture of the day is in the Living room Bar before dinner.    Baca lagi

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    04.22.2024 N. Atlantic Ocean Day 1/2

    22 April, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 68 °F

    We are back a sea for a couple of days heading to the Canary Islands.
    Weather is cooler and drier. Whales were spotted off the starboard this morning.
    Our clocks went ahead today and we are only 6 hours ahead of CDT. We were late for breakfast so we had a bite in the World Cafe. Myron went to the 9:30 with Guest Lecture Mr. Russell Lee: "A Study in Scarlet—The Story of the Color Red." Celebrate the hue that was discovered by Aztecs, stolen by conquistadors and coveted by Europeans.
    Diana attended the 10:00 craft class and made a 3D card. Turned out kinda cool.
    There were whales off the starboard side today. Diana caught a picture of one spouting but they never breached the water.
    We both spent the afternoon in comfy loungers.
    We went to Harley and Priscilla’s suite for happy hour at 4. (They upgraded to an Explorer Suite a few days ago). It was very nice.
    We had dinner in the restaurant. Comfort food for Diana and clam chowder with lamb shank for Myron.
    Myron is attended the 9:00 show and Diana is tired so returned to the cabin.
    A beautiful sunset from our balcony.    Baca lagi

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    04.21.2024 Dakar, Senagal

    21 April, Senegal ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F

    Dakar is the capital of Senegal, in West Africa. It’s an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Its traditional Médina quarter is home to the Grande Mosquée, marked by a towering minaret. The Musée Théodore Monod displays cultural artifacts including clothing, drums, carvings and tools. The city’s vibrant nightlife is inspired by the local mbalax music. Dakar metropolitan area was estimated at 3.9 million in 2023.
    Today we did the Viking included tour: Explore the colonial history of Dakar. Travel comfortably by motor coach past some of the city's most important sights, monuments and colonial buildings. See the impressive City Hall, featuring French colonial architecture in a Victorian structure. Surrounded by beautiful green gardens, it offers views over Dakar's bay and sports the elegant facade of the 1885 train station, the first built in West Africa. Continue past the Presidential Palace, the residence of the Senegalese head of state and one of the country's great architectural icons. Follow the Corniche, Dakar's ocean road, cut into the cliff around Cape Manuel. Admire the Monument of the African Renaissance, which was unveiled in 2010 to commemorate Senegal's 50 years of independence from France. The bronze statue towers against the skyline at 164 feet high-taller than the Statue of Liberty. After, browse the items on display at a local craft village before returning to your ship.
    It was a nice day and we took in the city sites.
    The dirt, the grime, the rubble really defines these cities with poor sanitation due to lack of water and infrastructure.
    After returning to the ship and having a late lunch in World Cafe, Myron went to the pool and Diana and Vicki visited the craft market set up by the ship. It had many wares of handmade items.
    We attended church at 6:00 and then grabbed a quick bite.
    The highlight of the evening was Myron and the Viking Guest Choir getting to perform a few songs from the musical South Pacific. The Viking singers along with Aveen and Michael presented a show of No Business Like Show Business.
    A great performance. We ended the evening with Bill and Heidi at the living room bar.    Baca lagi

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    04.20.2024 N. Atlantic Ocean Day 7/7

    20 April, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F

    Our final sea day of this 7 sea day stretch. Hot and humid again today. It is 85 degrees with a real feel of 92.
    After breakfast we attended
    Viking Resident Historian Iconic Lecture with Dr. Bryan Babcock: "History of West Africa."
    Discover the heritage of ancient empires, slavery and colonialism in contemporary West Africa.
    We followed that with going to the Winter Garden to attend the
    Make a Memento Challenge.
    Join us as we unveil exciting guest creations inspired by our travels on the Viking Neptune World Cruise. The creativity of some of our fellow guests is amazing. Myron and Viking Guest Choir performed “A Lion Sleeps Tonight”

    Our afternoon was busy as well. Diana attended the Puzzle Workshop with Mr. Russell Lee: "The Fun and Fascination of Word Labyrinths."
    Sharpen your wits on some fun and diabolical word puzzles. Diana has attended a few of these and they are really hard.
    Myron had choir practice at 2:00 pm.
    At 4:30 it was Guest Lecture Mr. Douglas Field: "Dakar and the Cap-Vert Peninsula." Uncover the panoply of West African culture in and around Senegal's capital city.
    On the photo of the map included with today’s blog post it shows our Viking Neptune ship in the dark blue heading to Dakar but what was interesting to Diana was the narrow country called The Gambia. Sound familiar? It’s where the author of “Roots” Alex Haley believes his ancestor Kunta Kinte was taken from the jungle and sold into slavery.
    We have spent the past few days learning some of the history of African slavery. There were 12 million people sold into slavery from Africa and surprisingly the number to the US was on the smaller side with 450,000 slaves brought to the US. Brazil had a huge appetite for slaves and was the last country to abolish slavery. Islam nations also had a large slave trade as well as India.
    Dinner tonight was in the Restaurant with Tony and Monica. Filet and wedge salads. Yum! Wonderful conversations where we covered topics such as cruises, slavery, cities we have visited etc. The sunset during dinner was photo worthy.    Baca lagi

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