· #166 Posted May 22 · Report post On the ship. Had the muster drill. Met our Butler. Unpacking and getting ready for dinner in a bit. Had a Hendricks and tonic during the check in process. Life is good. 12 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #167 Posted May 22 · Report post 22 hours ago, jimmy1956 said: Tectonic Plate. The rock wall on the left is part of the edge of one of the tectonic plates in Iceland. This particular plate which is obviously much larger than what is seen here moves about 30 centimeters a year. Most interesting thing I have seen this past three days. Pretty cool but more interesting than the Dick museum surely you jest 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #168 Posted May 23 · Report post On 5/21/2022 at 11:32 AM, jimmy1956 said: 4,000 year old crater That's awesome. Bon Voyage! 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #169 Posted May 23 (edited) · Report post A little commentary: It’s about 6:15 Monday morning. Today we dock in Oslo Norway around noon. First night went well. Definitely a whole different vibe than the river cruises I have been on. There are four different bar/lounge areas on the ship. We went to two of them last night. One is your traditional bar setting. This is the one that had the piano and guitar players. The other one called the panoramic lounge at the top of the ship is a much larger show like bar. Last night was disco night lol. With the lights, DJ and all that. Interesting. Everything is super upscale here (pretentious comment number one for today). Wine, beer, hard stuff, liquors, are all available. Premium stuff no house brands. You want a particular wine they get to for you. If not currently on the ship they will get it at the next port. No extra cost. My wife requested certain wines, and foods for snacking and our butler will stock our mini-fridge this morning. First formal night is tonight. Should be interesting. Starting at six pm. Tuxedos or dark (black) suit and tie for men, gowns or super fancy dresses for the ladies. No pantsuits for the ladies for example. Room service is 24/7 for everything. Drinks food whatever. Again any cocktail, wine, beer all available. The food is not your typical room service food. Same quality as if seated in a restaurant. There is quite an extensive room serviced menu. Well it’s off to breakfast soon. This more I’ll opt for the breakfast buffet. They also offer a sit down breakfast in one of the restaurants and another sit down one in the Panorama lounge. Edited May 23 by jimmy1956 Added 5 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #170 Posted May 23 (edited) · Report post You do have a tux, right? Edited May 23 by PlumFishing 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #171 Posted May 23 · Report post Morning view from the suite. Ocean duh. 5 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #172 Posted May 23 · Report post 17 mins ago, PlumFishing said: You do have a tux, right? Nope. New black suit. Not buying a tux that is would most likely never wear again. The suit I can always wear at home for dead people events. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #173 Posted May 23 · Report post Monday 5/23 breakfast Was a buffet but the staff served you. A staff person also carried your plate to the table. I could get used to this. (Pretentious statement) 3 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #174 Posted May 23 (edited) · Report post Sounds awesome if that's your thing. Jimmy's living his best life! I'd pay thirty grand to have them drop me off at the nearest port! Edited May 23 by JaseB 2 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #175 Posted May 23 · Report post Doosh 2 ^ Apologies if I missed any other dooshes along the way. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #176 Posted May 23 (edited) · Report post 13 mins ago, Tom T said: Doosh 2 ^ Apologies if I missed any other dooshes along the way. Nah, nothing but love. Cool trip, awesome pics, happy for him, just not my style. Being waited on at that level makes me uncomfortable. I'm weird on stuff like that. I know that about myself. You might even call me pretentious. Edited May 23 by JaseB 1 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #177 Posted May 23 · Report post Numerical James is killing it. Looks like an awesome time. Don’t listen to the haters Jimmy some people just are happier when they’re miserable. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #178 Posted May 23 · Report post Enjoy Oslo. It is a cool city. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #179 Posted May 23 · Report post JLunch 5/23. La Terrazza Restaurant Buffet or they will make a pizza for you. I chose the buffet. We are just now docking in Oslo. Out and about this afternoon. 4 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #180 Posted May 23 · Report post 20 mins ago, JaseB said: Nah, nothing but love. Cool trip, awesome pics, happy for him, just not my style. Being waited on at that level makes me uncomfortable. I'm weird on stuff like that. I know that about myself. You might even call me pretentious. Hey jasy get this…….when you go to the buffet here and you pick out what you want and after server puts it on your plate another server carries your plate to your table for you and then pulls out your chair to help you get seated. Pretentious times 10 and I am loving every single minute of it Baby! 7 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
