- Circle Iceland: 24 days on Nieuw Statendam (Post #1)
- Lobster Rolls in Boston (Post #2)
- Black Falcon Check-in and SailAway (Post #3)
- Tuxedo Junction in the North Atlantic (Post #4)
- The Big Fiddle – Sydney Nova Scotia (Post #5)
- Captain Cook in Corner Brook (Post #6)
- Red Bay, Newfoundland (Post #7)
- Lounging in the Labrador Sea (Post #8)
- Qaqortoq, Greenland (Post #9)
- Sailing Prince Christian Sound (Post #10)
- Sailing the Denmark Strait (Post #11)
- Dynjandi & The Westfjords – Isafjordur (Post #12)
- Myvatn, Godafoss & Nature Baths – Akureyri (Post #13)
- Puffins and Elves -Seydisfjordur (Post #14)
- The Eggs of Merry Bay – Djupivogur (Post #15)
- Fiber, Falls, Steam and a $55 Hot Dog? Reykjavik (Post #16)
- Grundarfjörður canceled but Pinnacle Gala is a hit (Post #17)
- The Blend at Sea (Post #18)
- The Outdoor Museum in Nanortalik (Post #19)
- Sailing the Labrador Sea Westbound (Post #20)
- The Lighthouse in St. Anthony (Post #21)
- Puffins, Whales & Hockey? – St. John’s (Post #22)
- France in the North Atlantic – St. Pierre (Post #23)
- The Invasion of the Towel Animals (Post #24)
- Red Chairs in Halifax (Post #25)
- The Mountain and The Mansion – Bar Harbor (Post #26)
- Back in Boston – JFK Library (Post #27)
A lazy day in the Labrador Sea
8 August 2022
We enjoyed a relaxing day as we cruised the Labrador Sea heading toward Greenland. It was cool and windy outside, so most people stayed inside which tends to make some of the events more crowded than they might be on a warm, sunny day when the pool is popular.
Judy spent the morning knitting in the Crow’s Nest with some of the knitters who are in the Craft Cruises group while I got caught up with my blog in our cabin.
We met for lunch in the Main Dining Room – which was the first for us in a while as we usually go to the Lido for lunch if we have anything. When you check in with the hostess on Deck 2, you can request sharing or no sharing.  We requested sharing and we were immediately led to a nice table in the back along with 2 other couples.
Judy ordered the Club Sandwich, and I got the Chicken and Waffles. I have seen the Chicken and Waffles on the menu for a while, but never got a chance to try them out until today. They were pretty good – not sure I will get them again however, but it’s always fun to try something new.
The guest lecturer, Dr. Michael Douglas, a retired NOAA researcher, played to a packed World Stage at 2 pm. I got there a 1:55 and people were sitting and standing in the aisles. I learned later that most of the seats were gone by 1:45. These lectures are not broadcast live or made available for replay on the TV’s in our rooms as they are on many other cruise lines. When I have asked about watching the lectures in our room, I have not gotten an answer that makes any sense.
After leaving the World Stage I stopped by the Lincoln Center to listen to the wonderful musicians. They are outstanding and once you stop to listen, the next thing you know you are sitting down totally engaged with their performance.
Since the time for the second show has been changed back to 9:30 pm, we are no longer rushed during dinner. The dining room, at least on Deck 3, is barely 20% full – so service is prompt and the food hot. Our waiters are outstanding, which is par for the course on Holland America.
Cantaré were the featured performers on The World Stage this evening and they put on a great show.  We rarely miss a show and love live entertainment wherever we can find it, from street performers to cruise ships.
After the show we caught the last few songs of the Rolling Stone Rock band – and as soon as they finished – the piano duet started up. Everyone on the music walk is very talented and entertaining. Right around the corner was the BB King band – playing great music – and you can’t hear them in the other venues even though they are playing simultaneously.
