Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 14, 2023 Author #76 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Today is a sea day. Yesterday was our last day in Greenland, and I must say it was worth every moment. Perhaps not enough Greenland. Definitely not enough Greenland. Winter will come to Greenland in about two weeks and things will change rapidly. As it was, when we traveled through some areas one could hear the noise of the ice crunching. The temperature of the air was way above freezing. Some waterways will soon become impassable. I am not sure of the regulations regarding cruising in these waters or in the national parks of Greenland, but expect to hear more stringent supervision or rules in the future due to the recent grounding of the expedition vessel. Until you see Greenland you really can’t comprehend the vast remoteness of it. Nothing is close to anything else. Rescue is difficult. There are plenty of events planned for pax for the day. A lunch on deck by the pool with “Indian” food. Painting class, trivia, lectures, photography studio. Or just chilling in your suite or on the verandah. Notably absent is any news of the impending hurricane or the impact it may have on this cruise. Perhaps that will come with the captains announcement at noon. Pax are upbeat and smiling. The crew are terrific as usual. Tonight is Venetian night. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMarcus2 Posted September 14, 2023 #77 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Enjoy the C day! Breathtaking Northern lights for sure. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyjones Posted September 14, 2023 #78 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Well, I can give you my update on Lee - it’s happening right here, right now. Fortunately, and I hope it’s course doesn’t wobble, it’s just far enough to our west that we’re getting storm force winds rather than hurricane force. That hasn’t stopped the power going off already this morning, although mine is now back on. I bet they’re not saying much to you because it’s going to be a bit tricky - you and Lee have to cross paths and it’ll all be in the timing. Best of luck! I’m sure you’ll have a great cruise, however it floats out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 14, 2023 Author #79 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Hello Jolly. I am glad to hear you are ok. We watched this one before we left home and boarded up partially. As far as any announcements here, the silence is deafening. There are no noontime announcements as in a non expedition cruise. We are about in the middle of the Labrador Sea and heading towards St Anthony, Newfoundland at 12 knots. Wind is from the south at 28 knots. Doesn’t seem like we are rushing anywhere. We are to arrive on the 16th of September. Looking at the charts, not sure where any safe haven would be along the way. I totally get the tricky and the timing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted September 14, 2023 #80 Share Posted September 14, 2023 2 hours ago, jollyjones said: Well, I can give you my update on Lee - it’s happening right here, right now. Hang on, Jolly! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted September 15, 2023 #81 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Weather forecast for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick...... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/hurricane-lee-maritimes-1.6967511 Hang on tight spins! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 15, 2023 Author #82 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Sea Day 2. Rough night, creaking and shuddering and wind and rain. Rocked to sleep by the sea, but also aware of it. Lunch at the Restaurant was memorable as we watched the waves. The word of the day was wow. Then, the waves subsided. The sea is a steely grey and seabirds are skittering across the crests of the water. Not a word from the Captain. The briefing will be this evening around 6. 20230915_110215.mov 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 15, 2023 Author #83 Share Posted September 15, 2023 And others have seen this too. Magical cloud formation. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted September 15, 2023 #84 Share Posted September 15, 2023 22 minutes ago, spinnaker2 said: And others have seen this too. Magical cloud formation. WOW! That looks ominous! 😮💨 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 15, 2023 Author #85 Share Posted September 15, 2023 15 minutes ago, mysty said: WOW! That looks ominous! 😮💨 Actually the sun is out at the moment. Weather is totally downplayed by expedition leader. Mushroom anyone? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted September 15, 2023 #86 Share Posted September 15, 2023 17 minutes ago, spinnaker2 said: Actually the sun is out at the moment. Weather is totally downplayed by expedition leader. Mushroom anyone? In this particular case, I would be listening to Chicken Little! Just saying. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 15, 2023 Author #87 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Are we being kept in the dark and fed bs? No idea. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mysty Posted September 15, 2023 #88 Share Posted September 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, spinnaker2 said: Are we being kept in the dark and fed bs? No idea. You're in our thoughts! 🥰 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMarcus2 Posted September 16, 2023 #89 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Well lunch looked delish. And those clouds…rainy grey day in these parts…solidarity/empathy weather???. Keep the updates coming! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumblefoot Posted September 16, 2023 #90 Share Posted September 16, 2023 6 hours ago, spinnaker2 said: Magical cloud formation. Have never seen a cloud formation like it. Scary! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 16, 2023 Author #91 Share Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Stumblefoot said: Have never seen a cloud formation like it. Scary! Stumbles, they are very rare. I consider myself very lucky! Don't know if it's clear but you could easily see the dark middle at the open end of the tubular cloud on the right. Edited September 16, 2023 by spinnaker2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 16, 2023 Author #92 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Lee??? Not hardlee. Sun and fog and sun and humid here in St Anthony. Not any wind to speak of and all pax except 20 went off for a hike or an excursion. The lighthouse. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 16, 2023 Author #93 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Adieu to St Anthony. The fog has rolled in. We are on our way to the next destination. I am not sure which port because the Chronicles and the tv conflict. It seems it will be a day at sea as we skip St. Pierre due to storm Lee. I do miss the Captains announcements at noon which are informative. The expedition briefing at 6 in the "explorers lounge" is a bit contrived, with some filler and missing substance. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 16, 2023 Author #94 Share Posted September 16, 2023 I would be remiss if I did not mention the Library. Directly across from the spa/salon on deck 7, it is a quiet space with big windows, comfortable chairs and a nice selection of books to borrow. There are also some board games and puzzles. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 17, 2023 Author #95 Share Posted September 17, 2023 early this morning the sun tried to come out as we make our way to St Johns 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 17, 2023 Author #96 Share Posted September 17, 2023 We are just beginning a turn into St John’s. The wind is howling and the sea is dark steely gray, and we rock back and forth. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 17, 2023 Author #97 Share Posted September 17, 2023 The expedition leader just announced that we will be in St John's overnight due to weather. There are some clouds in the sky but the sun is shining at the moment. This little harbor is crowded with ships, I imagine taking refuge as we now will be. The tour buses are off to see the sights. As we have been here many times we will find a place onboard to enjoy the solitude and the sol. The lighthouse hasn't changed much since our last visit except for some new graffiti. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted September 17, 2023 Author #98 Share Posted September 17, 2023 This is a sight we haven't seen in days!!! Sunnnnnnnnnnyyyyy at the pool deck! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob Willy Posted September 17, 2023 #99 Share Posted September 17, 2023 The Sun is shining here today too! Awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted September 18, 2023 #100 Share Posted September 18, 2023 19 hours ago, spinnaker2 said: The expedition leader just announced that we will be in St John's overnight due to weather. There are some clouds in the sky but the sun is shining at the moment. This little harbor is crowded with ships, I imagine taking refuge as we now will be. The tour buses are off to see the sights. As we have been here many times we will find a place onboard to enjoy the solitude and the sol. Lucky you! We've never been there, despite it being on two different itineraries that we've sailed. The first time we tried, the weather was bad, so we couldn't get into the harbor. We spent a few hours bobbing around outside the narrows and then gave up. The second time, it was dropped from our itinerary a few weeks before sailing. No reason given. Hope you have smooth sailing from here on! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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