Jan 2nd: At sea

It was an extra special day on the ship today. The chef and the entire ships staff put on an extraordinary brunch in the Wintergarden & Pool Grill area. I don't know if they all had much sleep last night, but the work, art, and sheer volume of delectables was amazing! This was a surprise that Viking wanted to put on for all of us and my goodness, they outdid themselves. The pictures really don't do it justice! (Chef Beth, Jul & I both agree that you would have loved this!) After this feast, Julie asked, "do you feel the ship tilting a little now?" 🤣

Later, we attended the Wildlife Watch with Geoff Carpentier. Julie spotted several dolphin, a turtle and Nicaraguan Brown Boobies!

As if we hadn't eaten enough, we had prior reservations at the Chefs Table. The theme tonight was mexican, where our appetizer consisted of octopus tostadas! We wrapped the evening up by attending tonight's performance staring singer-songwriter Mike Mentz...beautiful voice!!

Finally, Julie's favorite saying is: WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU DID SOMETHING FOR THE 1st TIME?!" Well, in Julie's case, this has always been a great motivator and she's come out of her trials excited and happy! I tried it out today: I...
1. Ate octopus for the 1st time. Meh
2. Had an eyebrow trim and tint! I've never had my eyebrows plucked. The thought has always made me cringe. Therefore, all my life, my brows have resembled small whisk brooms! Well, it's a sea day and what the heck, there's a great spa on board. I'm grateful to be alive to share my terror. Brow plucking is sheer torture! I didn't cry, but I was close! I was certain that when I walked out of the spa, I resembled a prize fighter...were my eyes bleeding?!! I put my sunglasses on and went immediately to the bar for a stiff drink, aka, Pina Coloda. Seeking pity, I found my kind-hearted, empathic wife, who, upon seeing me, could not stop laughing! I now resemble Groucho Marx!!!Read more