Arctic Circle - Crossing the Arctic Circle!

As we sailed to our first Iceland port of call, we crossed the Arctic Circle!!  The ship gave us a certificate.  Wooo!

From the Navigator:

After departing Lerwick yesterday afternoon, the Ruby Princess set north westerly courses across the North Atlantic Ocean towards Iceland.  During today we will pas the Faeroe Islands which will be 25 nm on our port side as we make our way towards our next port of call Akureyri.

Today is laundry day!  All fresh clothes and international conversation in the laundry.  I started the day with a cappuccino in the International Cafe, made just right by El Mar from the Philippines. Always attentive Fabian from India was there every morning until 7 AM and making the breakfast pastries was Lindsay from India.

From the Ship's Official Log Book, with the entries recorded by the Officer of the Watch on the Navigational Bridge

Maintaining a north westerly course throughout the day the Ruby made her way towards Iceland.

Weather experienced throughout the day:Noon Position: 64°16.1' N 008°23.3W
Sky: Overcast
Wind: Southerly Beaufort Force 7/8
Temperature: 13°c/55.4°f
Barometric Pressure: 1019.3 mb
Sunrise: 06:43
Sunset: 20:00

Of note, northern lights were spotted between 20:00 and 20:30.  We did not hear the announcement and missed them.

Pacific Ocean - Day 4 at Sea

Last full day at sea for a while.

iPhoto pics

Check out the Princess Patter and see that we will be pulling in to Hilo, Hawaii at about 9AM tomorrow.

 The water is very calm so I walk outside to get an interesting cloud photo.

 I try to take a selphie with the ocean and clouds in the back ground but this camera struggles with the bright brights and dark darks.  The shadow works for me!

 Took some time to read up on Hilo.

Out for the night for a little fun, then off to get a good night's sleep so that I am ready for my first foot step in Hawaii.

Pacific Ocean - Day 3 at Sea

Another day at sea as we sail from Los Angeles to Hawaii.

iPhone photos:

Day starts early with yogurt and Cappuccino at the International Cafe.

Check out the Daily Patter and plan to do a lot or nothing at all.

The sea and sky.

The champagne tree.  Fancy entertainment on Formal Night.

Pacific Ocean - Day 1 at Sea

After a good night's rest, we were up and moving to take advantage of a full day's activities at sea.

Zumba class in Club Fusion with Brit Karen.

A coffee break (it was really water) after an hour of Zumba.

Yes, I took a class on how to make these.

The ship was decorated for the winter holidays.

I had an ID tag on my favorite water bottle so that it would be returned to me if I lost it.

 And mid afternoon...a warm cookie and milk.

Then off to dinner and a show.