Saying Goodbye

Tonight is the last night we will see over 120 of our crew members who have been with us since we began this journey. While many have greeted us at the restaurant or bars or in the common areas, others have labored unseen doing our laundry or handling the maintenance on the ship. Some have worked during the night cleaning or baking or providing security while we were rocked to sleep by the Viking Sun. All of them have touched our lives in so many ways. Their smiles and waves have greeted us, and their care for each of us has been exceptional. Today I met a young man in the hallway outside our room. I introduced myself and asked him when he had gotten on the ship. He told me he has been here since September. So I met and said goodbye to a crewman at the same time. To all the crew members that we have known for months, and to all that we have just met, and to all of those we have never met, we say “thank you.” You have touched our lives and we are grateful. May you have a wonderful and much deserved vacation. Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand .Read more