Sea Day - 1 of 2

One of the incredible guest speakers we heard from in 4 presentations he made was US Ambassador Marc Ginsberg. A simple upbringing from Brooklyn NY, many years in the Middle East mostly living in Israel, he became the first Jewish Ambassador to an Arab nation- in Morroco (‘94-‘98) and as a consultant to many Presidents, Senators and Congressman. Currently he owns a company that combats extremism and cyber terrorism.

His lectures:
-With Far left & Far-right: Violence incitement is escalating. A prescription for action
-Israel Iran and the US - A Triangle of Trouble
-Ukraine & Taiwan -Global Hotspots
-Tales from the Diplomatic Woods – we are not always serious in diplomacy, behind the scenes at Foggy Bottom (US State dept)
He was very interesting every time, with many provoking thoughts and questions.

The Regent Silver Seas Grandeur had wonderful places to hang-out, drink and eat including: The Observation lounge, Meridien Lounge, Coffee Connection, Grandeur Lounge, Compass Rose, Sette Mari, La Veranda, Pacific Rim, Chartreuse, Prime 7 and a great Pool Grill & Bar.

We were entertained by: guitarist Camilo, pianist abner sanchez, the group The Stick2 One Duo -Charmie and Efrimo , and the Regent Signature Orchestra. It was incredible to have so many venues for live music and fresh cooked food/drink on a ship with only a little over 700 passengers and 539 crew (1.3:1 ratio)!

The evening had special guest performers every night and two great shows:
-Pasion-celebrating the Tango, a dance that originated in Buenos Aires and one that is a captivating blend of cultures, captures the essence of this dance style by blending it with modern hits and creating dynamic vignettes.

-Ignite the Night- an unexpected mix of dance, style, and design. Inspired by the visual grandeur of American Idol, the exhilaration of the Video Music Awards, and the contagious energy of Dancing with the Stars, choreographed by the incomparable Dancing with the Stars Pro-Dancer Britt Stewart

Although Waterford was cancelled (no crystal from the Kilkenney design center where it originated) due to conditions we got to cruise the Celtic Sea and the English channel for two days unexpectedly and had a great time. We also had an early evening shared experience watching live the Moments of glory- Formula One team – Aston Martin Aramco Formula One British Grand Prix, a great Backstage Tour with not only a view behind the stage but a tour of the changing and costume rooms, the sound and music booth and a chance to see what its like to be onstage and ask questions on-on-one to the cast. We saw Krew Kapers crew talent show (best we have ever seen) a geography quiz with Will O’Hurley (yes, his son) and a Beatles farewell dance party.

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