Today has been a nice day to kick back, slow down, and just enjoy the onboard experience.
The ship is beautiful. Today is the Neptune's first birthday and everyone raised a glass in toast to the occasion.
The ship is Scandinavian in design and decoration and everything feels brand new. The staff keep it immaculately cleaned. Calm music soothes all the commonplaces creating a lovely ambient atmosphere.
The ship is filled with original art and interesting exhibits and decorations. I took myself on a delightful little tour today.
Our view this morning as we sail from Macedonia to Turkey.
Breakfast at the World Cafe
Next stop Explorer's Lounge to enjoy the view from the bow of the ship.
Mt. Athos from afar. According to Greek mythology, Athos, one of the Gigantes, threw a giant rock at Poseidon that fell in the Aegean Sea and became Mt. Athos. It has been inhabited since ancient times and is known for long Christian and monastic presence. Women are not allowed on the monastic region of Mt. Athos by Greek law and monastic tradition.
We sailed past several monasteries.
When the Explorer's Lounge got too loud, we migrated to a quieter spot.
We decided to try out the hot tub on Aquavit Terrace.
We could see the trail behind us and Mt. Athos in the distance.
We sampled the hot tub (too hot) and the pool (too cold.)
Our stateroom is just right for us.
This meeting area on Deck 1 is called the living room.
A signed woodcut by Edvard Munch. "Old Fisherman." There are several works of art by Munch on board.
Vikings!
Original acrylic and oil by Jan Terje Rafdal "Silent Moment by Djupavatnet"
A display of Viking Heritage artifacts and clothing
Expensive shopping opportunity
Drawing of a bride by Adolph Tidemand
A display of traditional Scandanavian dress
Photograph by Isabel Tellefsen "Majestic Lofoten Islands"
Replica of a rock painting located in the Alta Museum, Norway
The stairwells are decorated with replicas of the Bayeux Tapestry. Each landing has a different scene.
Wintergarden during tea time
I spotted these ravens hidden away on a high perch watching over the Wintergarden
I was intrigued by the copper machine in the background. It is an antique coffee maker, just for decoration.
Entrance to the Explorer's Lounge
Original photographs by Alastair Miller of Norway Nature
Mamsen's has delicious traditional Scandanavian goodies
Traditional Norwegian butter cookies
The zodiac lights up the bar
The fake fireplace does it's job to create a comforting atmosphere
We enjoyed soft rock tunes performed by James.
We ended the day with the Greek Buffet
Baklava for dessert
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