TransAtlantic Crossing Day 5

Another day flies by with not much change to our routine. Relaxing just about covers it.

What did change today was the sea and air conditions. The seas calmed down … plenty of dead rollers, but none of the whitecaps we’ve been seeing since departing the Bahamas. We had plenty of sunshine, as we’ve been having since Miami, but the temperature took a turn towards the cooler side of “nature’s thermostat.” Not freezing cold my any means, but a light jacket or windbreak definitely came in handy in the morning, and later in the day, I was amongst those seeking sun instead of shade.

No veranda time for me today. We don’t get the sun at all on our port side veranda. With the slight chill in the air, it was a little on the “too cool” side to sit out there. Instead, I went up to the pool deck to work on my embroidery for a while. I guess this too counts as a change from the norm.

Lunch for us was in Toscana today … another change from the norm since this specialty dining room is not open at lunchtime except for special events. In this case, the special event was a luncheon being held in the main dining room for the world cruise passengers. So, Toscana was offered as an alternative to the non-invitees. Great food … except for dessert. The profiterole was very dry. I’d say this is a one off for this venue as the desserts are usually very good. No matter, we found ourselves a tasty treat at the Terrace Café instead.

With 990 NM to go to Funchal, tonight we wrapped up our day with a colorful sunset.

And tonight, we lose the fourth of the many hours we’re giving up on this cruise to travel from the USA to Greece.Læs mere