May 27 Sea day

 MAY 27 2025, TUESDAY 

Foula, Shetland Islands, Scotland - United Kingdom this got changed due to weather

So now we have a sea day to relax and learn about what is coming up.  This morning we meet the excursion team and hear about the next few days.  Then a zodiac briefing to learn how to get in and out of these “wonderful” modes of transport.  

We got our boots and waterproofs and walking sticks yesterday and they all fit so don't have to go to the equipment exchange.  Also I am very excited that I got a jacket that fits so don’t have to go for jacket exchange.   I am sure there is a glass of something to keep me occupied.

Then Bob is going to the kayak briefing as he wants to do this, I will not be doing this as we heard you have to get on these from the zodiacs so a strong no from me.

4:30 is trivia so that is booked, crazy group of New Yorkers but they have travelled the world so know a bunch of answers.  


What a day.  Attended the morning briefing and then stayed for the kayak orientation, I am not doing this but Bob is excited, you put your name on the list and they then slot you in, hazza, he got a slot for tomorrow.  I will go on the hike by myself but that will be fine.  My camera and I will love to have time alone.  In the afternoon is a zodiac trip so I need Bob to hold on to.

Lunch was lovely, it was Italian day so …. Then we did a few laps of the top deck to work off lunch.   Bob went to a Viking lecture while I “rested” in the cabin to get ready for bingo.  Now, cruise bingo is slightly less of a blood sport than Trivia, but the level was raised today as the spa director came up to give out $100 vouchers.  Guess who won, the queen of spas, me, plus 20 points.

Okay trivia was not great, not in the top 3 but we had fun. Bob got Chilean beer and bubbly for me.   Now taking a break before dinner.  Got to be in bed early as Bob has to be at the Kayak station at 7:15 to get fitted for his gear.  I leave for my walk around 7:30 so no sleeping in on this cruise.




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