Friday, June 10, 2011

Enormous oil and gas drilling platforms...

were seen off the port side of the ship this afternoon as we reach the midpoint of the North Sea on our cruise toward the northern German coast (click to enlarge):

Since the entire day was spent at sea, four lectures were presented by the staff, with me wrapping up with a discussion about the physical geography of the Baltic Sea region.  Later that evening the captain introduced his officers to the passengers and hosted a cocktail party in a time honored tradition marking the beginning of a voyage:

It was a long day at sea, but tomorrow morning we arrive at Sylt, Germany, and will go ashore the entire day for various activities.  Stay tuned.

6 comments:

  1. Is it just me, or are the photos not posting properly? Can't see the pics. Maybe related to slow connections or some other technical difficulty... Will stay tuned for more news of your adventures.

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  2. I am not seeing the pictures either, so its not just you. I will stay tuned as well!

    -BB

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  3. Me neither! Staying tuned!

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  4. Hmmm. Will see what I can do. Internet is problematic from the ship while at sea.

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  5. Most of them are back, Thanks!

    -BB

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  6. Whatever you did, it worked! Great pics, as always. Enjoying your reports, keep 'em coming.

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