Day 31: Meet Jamie, Mark, & the Sun

While feeling very proud of myself for beating the sunrise this morning, I have nothing on Jamie (age 25, on his first Viking contract) & Mark (on his second Viking contract), two crew members both from the Philippines.

There are many nameless blue uniforms running around the ship. Unlike our favorite bartender’s who we know by name - They serve us alcohol; Igor, the other Igor, Beka, and John. The ‘blue man group’ represents the many people behind the scenes people in the Neptune Tech Department. Even though they do not have the fame of our favorite bartenders or waitresses - when you pass any of them, in a hallway or on the deck, they are smiling and great us all with a cordial welcome.

As I positioned myself on Deck 8 to wait for the rising sun to appear, Jamie & Mark were wiping down railings, swabbing the deck, getting deck chairs and tables positioned for all of those who are still fast asleep.

I got to talk with them both of these young men, for a couple of minutes, Jamie will be onboard all the way to England - while Mark is looking forward to returning home in the Philippines soon.

To be fair - there were two or three early risers getting their morning laps/steps in. The sea breeze was the perfect temperature as I got to watch the sun rise.

Please enjoy these images of Jamie & Mark and the morning sun. Hard to believe it’s been 31 days aboard the Viking Neptune. I feel like I am living in a glass snow globe fantasy world.Read more