Thursday, June 27, 2013

Day 2 boarding the ship

Hi everybody.  There won't be cell service for much more time so you may not here from me. But I will keep writing my blog and put it together when I can. Haven't figured out how to attach pictures so may resort to email blog.

Today, Wed June 26, we flew to Tromso where we boarded our ship the Silver Explorer. It is the same ship I was on in Antarctica in 2011. It's just been renamed.

We were recognized by some of the staff - guess we made an impression on our last visit. Got checked in, photo ID made for getting back on ship after zodiac rides, had champagne, life vest drill, met the staff and dinner. Still very tired and many of us retiring early.

Tomorrow we are at sea all day and have lectures, games, and events thoughout the day. Of course there are meals and nap times scheduled.  We have a choice of 117 movies and documentaries to watch so that will occupy the day.

We are in the Arctic Circle. It is starting to get cold and the sun is up all the live long day and night.

Tromso is a beautiful little ski area. Very green right now dotted with snow on the peaks and you can see the ski runs and lights for night skiing. We didn't get a tour of the town but it looks small and quaint.

Our group:


Tromso, Norway




Sherry, JMG, Alma, Van and Jim and OE in back.

Will be in touch as much as possible.   Love, J


Judith Marx Golub
Golubgazette.blogspot.com
Tel:  650-941-5623
Cell: 650-906-5625

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