The adventure begins...
6. Dezember 2023 in den USA
Headed to the airport in a few hours. After two and a half years of planning this thing, we can't believe this day is here.
Made it to the airport.
6. Dezember 2023 in den USA ⋅ 🌧 50 °F
Looks like you have taken a deep breath and the tension is off and so are the both of you on this great adventure. - Sheryl [Sheryl J]
Amsterdam for a few hours...
7. Dezember 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 32 °F
The KLM lounge has self-serve Heineken on tap. It's 10 AM but it had to be done!
Porto!
8. Dezember 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Enjoying dinner and drinks on our balcony in Porto.
ReisenderIt was wonderful in Porto. Really enjoyed our tour and lunch at Fontera. How are you doing? Any diagnosis yet? I'm thinking of you and hope all is well.
Nazare
9. Dezember 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
The legendary surfing location and some amazing seafood.
Shout KOWABUNGA Dude the American surfers will recognize you right away lol I’m learning as you go thanks [Cathy Schroth]
Nazare, by Ann
9. Dezember 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Beautiful day, but no giant waves.
Sintra
9. Dezember 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Sintra is where the ultra wealthy would escape to during the hot Lisbon summers. It's filled with palaces, castles and chateaus from the 19th century and before. It's truly magical.
Sintra by day
10. Dezember 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
I'm at a loss for how to describe Sintra. "Magical kingdom from a fairytale" I suppose. It has to be experienced to be understood.
Off to Lisbon tomorrow and then on to the boat Tuesday!
ReisenderI see Knights Templar from Oak Island fact finding trips they’d take
Sintra to Lisbon
11.–12. Dez. 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Good bye to the Chateau Saudade, Sintra and hello Lisbon. We embark the Viking Neptune tomorrow and sail to the Azores.
Lisbon Cavernous en Suite
11.–12. Dez. 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Staying at Lisbon Calling Hostel & Rooms. Our en suite...😳
Photos from Lisbon
12. Dezember 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries
ReisenderLove all your photos. I feel like we have started a 5 month adventure right along with you!!! Enjoy every minute.
ReisenderGlad to see you are following along! It's already been an adventure. Viking is awesome!
ReisenderI have to agree with Barbara. I feel like I'm tagging along in an awesome way.
On board!
12. Dezember 2023 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Our first, of many, drinks in the explorers lounge. The ship is simply amazing, just one year old. I want to see it all today, but I have to remember we'll be living here for the next five months.
Lots of blue water
13. Dezember 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 63 °F
The first of many sea days. I thought I might really get tired of sea days but this is pretty nice. I'm already very impressed with Viking. We went to a daily journal writing discussion this morning,Weiterlesen
Snow Grotto!
13. Dezember 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 61 °F
Yep, the spa has a snow grotto in addition to a thermal pool, hot tub, steam room, two saunas with plunge pools, and a device that dumps a bucket of cold water on your head when you pull a chain. IWeiterlesen
Ummm, this is rad! Didn’t expect the cruise to have so many amenities! [-cam]
A day in the Azores
15. Dezember 2023 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 64 °F
Spent the day visiting the largest of the Azores. Visited a small village in the bottom of a caldera, saw some amazing scenery, and wandered the streets of Punta Delgada. Now for another four sea daysWeiterlesen
We went Porto Delgado my grandparents came from the Azores beautiful islands too bad you are not there in the spring we spent three days there [George]
Scenes from Sao Miguel Island, by Ann
15. Dezember 2023 in Portugal ⋅ 🌬 64 °F
Scenes from the Azores, by Ann.
Sea Daze
17. Dezember 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 66 °F
Plenty to do on sea days. Lots of "enrichment activities," one of the reasons we chose Viking. The photo shows a talk on the Bayeux Tapestry given by the resident historian. The tapestry is reproducedWeiterlesen
We went to Hastings and battle in uk battle was interesting it showed on the land how it progressed [George wilson]
The most glamorous place on the ship
18. Dezember 2023 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
One of the many nice things about Viking, self-serve laundry facilities (including detergent) on every deck.
Bermuda Canceled
19. Dezember 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 72 °F
We were informed yesterday afternoon that it is not possible to port at Bermuda due to gale force winds and high seas. We have turned south for smoother water and headed for Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. AWeiterlesen
Medical Emergency Stopping Nassau
21. Dezember 2023, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 68 °F
A passenger requires medical assistance so we are diverting to Nassau, Bahamas and arrive 11 am and depart 3 pm. Very sorry for our fellow traveler but glad Viking can make this happen and we get toWeiterlesen
ReisenderHow interesting! Enjoy the new location. A little news from Home, Marv Nelson has been named the new CEO of A-dec. His appointment is effective immediately. Scott Parrish will remain chairman of the board.
Docking in Nassau
22. Dezember 2023 auf den Bahamas ⋅ 🌬 72 °F
The big white Norwegian Cruise ship in the photo has over 4200 passengers and nearly twice as many crew as we have passengers.
ReisenderBut they do have a water slide, roller coaster, and probably 2000 screaming children.
So sorry you have to miss all the amenities that those 4200 people get to experience, especially the screaming children!!! [Barbara Ladd]
Little Havana, Florida
23. Dezember 2023 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Fun exploring the little shops and some time off the ship. Dominoes Park was busy with avid players.
Reisender
Love the Chicken. Happy Holidays. I am at the coast visiting with family and having a great time. I am especially enjoying following you and Terry on this wonderful trip. It's wonderful getting your updates I look forward to them keep them coming and have a great Christmas. Sheryl
Cuba!
24. Dezember 2023, Gulf of Mexico ⋅ 🌬 79 °F
We passed about 20 miles to the north of the island, around the western tip on our way to Cozumel.
Merry Christmas🎄, Cozumel, Mexico
25. Dezember 2023 in Mexiko ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
Getting hot and humid already! We better get used to it or move into the snow grotto full time.
ReisenderMerry Christmas Terry and Ann 🎄🎁🎅🤶 You are obviously having a great time. One of our favorite memories at Cozumel was eating at The Lobster Shack and walking on the beachfront, the week before Christmas in 2018. Fun to experience the Christmas spirit in a warm climate like Cozumel. Enjoy!
Sea Day #2 on way to Cartagena, Colombia
27. Dezember 2023, Caribbean Sea ⋅ 🌬 84 °F
Getting used to grilled salmon salad for lunch. Hitting the gym, sauna, and spa pool almost daily too to combat the great food abundance😳. Nice walking ring on board too. Looking forward to a dayWeiterlesen
ReisenderWow! You two look super relaxed! Glad you are staying fit too! 💪
ReisenderThat grilled salmon doesn't look like what I got when I was at sea. Maybe I needed to go all the way around the world. Looks like a fantastic trip so far; keep the pictures coming. Enjoy!
ReisenderWell, the camera angle also makes it look like I ate half a fish! Viking does emphasize food and drink, but I already needed to lose weight so I'm on it now for sure!
ReisenderCan you get good coffee beans in Sumatra? They grow some great coffee there.