Day 3: In The Middle of the Atlantic

We awoke on day three to find ourselves in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 400 nautical miles traveled and just over 250 to go.  Unfortunately this was a day without pictures.  How could that be?  I have not a clue.  Any who, this gives me the opportunity to introduce to you our favorite people on the ship, Captain Hakan Svedung of Sweden and Cruise Director Sinan.

First of all, our captain was from Sweden and his name was basically Sven more or less.  Therefore, Sven became Captain Svedung and would often call our cabin to say "Dis is your captain..."  We had pondered from day one how deep into the water the boat sat.  With all that weight up top, you'd think the ship would have 40-50 feet submerged.  Well on the last day on the cruise we were able to have a Q&A with the ship's executive staff, Svedung included.  Charity could hardly keep still and finally went to the microphone.  The conversation went something like this:

Charity: "Hi Captain, I have to say I am honored to meet you.  My name is Charity and I'm from Kansas City.  I feel we have a great connection in that I'm married to a Swede and I also love to cruise. We are having a wonderful time on your ship.  Thank you.  Just a couple questions.  Ever since we got on in New York we have wondered a couple things.  One, where was this ship built?  And two, how deep into the water does the ship sit?  How much clearance is needed?"

Svedung: "Germany. 28 feet."

Captain Svedung

Ah, a man of so few words.

On the opposite end of the personality spectrum was our goofy and giddy and dorky but fun cruise director Sinan.  Sinan was from Turkey, snorted when he laughed, sang "You are my sunshine" each morning, and made us laugh each time we saw him.  He was a great time!

Day 2: Norweigian Cruise Line

 The extra large waves through the night gave Charity and I nightmares of Titanic and sinking into the 2 miles depths of water while the guys slept like babies.  Minutes after waking, "The Captain" aka Sven, called to wake us and let us know he was in our booth which would be our breakfast booth throughout the duration of the cruise.

 After a quick tour of the ship, we found these awesome chairs on the front deck and proceeded to take in some rays.

 

The long day of kicking back in the sun required naps by all.  Then it was time to try the Tapas restaurant.  Charity and I couldn't wait for this restaurant.  We sat, took a look at the menu and Charity asked the waiter "Where are we?"  The menu boasted dishes such as spinach artichoke dip and paninis.  The restaurant we were looking for was just across the way.  Getting lost on the ship was a theme throughout the week.  But the Tapas restaurant seemed to not exist and was actually Tex-Mex.  Oh well, it wasn't bad.  And we all loved the order as much as you want, requesting multiple appetizers and even entrees and of course, every dessert offered.

"Where are we?" - Blue Lagoon not Tequilas

Tonight's entertainment: "Name That Tune"  Winner: Matt Young (I thought so anyhow).  Matt was the king of Name That Tune.  Though Tara got Sweet Caroline after almost running out of a shoe.  And Charity named a tune or two herself but was never allowed to actually hold the microphone due to an overzealous and rather boss fellow cruiser.