***Live from the Sojourn, 20-day Iberian and Celtic Sojourn***

[Seabourntraveller]

Post Breakfast Update;-At Sea

 

Just came back from breakast in the Colonnade and it was very very quiet. I had a light breakfast O.J. and a croissant and cheese and cold cuts and that was it for the morning as we have Galley Market Lunch at twelve noon today in the Restaurant.

 

We have 349 nautical miles to go until we reach Oslo tomorrow morning and our current speed is 14.9 knots with calmer seas this morning cloudy skies now which have completed covered over and is overcast currently with a temperature of 10C or 50F.....can you say Bbbrrrrrrrr again!

 

I thought I would go and test my luck in the casino after breakfast and sat down at a slot machine and the place was empty and won $909.40 after 5 spins.....might go back later today and test it again...stay tuned!:eek:

 

More to come from the Sojourn at Sea enroute for Oslo, Norway.:eek:

[billichka]

They rotate it onboard every second Al Fresco gets a Suckling Pig on the Sojourn.:confused:

So the mystery of the disappearing suckling pig is solved! Thankyou :)

 

Now if they will only make it available on the Legend in September....

[Seabourntraveller]

So the mystery of the disappearing suckling pig is solved! Thankyou :)

 

Now if they will only make it available on the Legend in September....

 

Billichka; to be honest I don't believe they will have it at all on the Legend because the Patio Grill has a fixed menu that NEVER changes on the Legend or small sisters. Always Surf and Turf with 8oz Filet Mignon and Nigerian Shrimp.:eek:

[Seabourntraveller]

Post Galley Market Lunch;

 

Boy o boy am I stuffed! Went to the Galley MArket Lunch and thank god I had a really light breakfast. I had the Paella, Fish and Chips with the fresh cut fries a crab leg and then some dessert (princess cake and baked Alaska) and all i want to do right now is SLEEP!

 

Galley Market started off very slow whereby when they opened the doors at 12 noon there were maybe 25 people by 1:00pm it was FULL HOUSE!

 

Our weather has improved with clearing skies now and a temperature of 12C or 54F....bbbbrrrrrr still! Winds are 17 m.p.h. from South West and we are just passing the City of Stavanger with 288 nautical miles to go before we reach Oslo, Norway tomorrow morning at 10:00am.

 

More to come later today from the Sojourn enroute to Oslo, Norway.:eek:

[Fisherlady48]

I thought I would go and test my luck in the casino after breakfast and sat down at a slot machine and the place was empty and won $909.40 after 5 spins.....might go back later today and test it again...stay tuned!:eek:

 

 

 

outstanding. Always nice to hear about a winner!! Do they use US $ or is it the Euro onboard?

 

K

 

ps I doubt that I could have had just "a" crab leg

[Seabourntraveller]

:D

I thought I would go and test my luck in the casino after breakfast and sat down at a slot machine and the place was empty and won $909.40 after 5 spins.....might go back later today and test it again...stay tuned!:eek:

 

 

 

outstanding. Always nice to hear about a winner!! Do they use US $ or is it the Euro onboard?

 

K

 

ps I doubt that I could have had just "a" crab leg

 

They use US$$$$$

[Seabourntraveller]

Without Internet for 11 hours

 

We have been without any internet or phones for well over 11 hours today and it has just partially come up but molasses runs faster in the winter. I will not be able to post the menus etc...tonight but hopefully in the morning!:mad::eek:

[Seabourntraveller]

Day 41 Arrival into Oslo, 10:00am-8:00pm;

 

Good very early morning from the sleepy Sojourn, enroute currently for Oslo. We are scheduled to arrive at 10:00am or in 4.5 hours time. The entry into Oslo thru the archipelago is another must see just as Stockholm. In case you miss it don't worry the 3 hour transit is excatly the same leaving Oslo as well.

 

We had a major malfunction yesterday of the satelite system whereby our system went completely down for the Icafe system and then also our satelite in the region above us went POOF and we had to relocate our signal accross the Atlantic into the Caribbean if you can imagine as nothing else was closer. The outage lasted some 11 + hours yesterday.:mad:

 

Current temperature is 8C or 46F and under overcast skies....bbbbrrrr gain today looks like! We also have very strong winds this morning making for some movement 32 m.p.h. or 8 on the beaufort scale.

 

About to throw a load of laundry now in the Launderette....shold be safe at 5:30am and then go see Annie in Seabourn Square at 6:15am. Both the Restaurant and the Colonnade open today for breakfast at 8:00am.

 

More to come later this morning from the Sojourn enroute for Oslo.:eek:

[Winner]

It's too bad Seabourn has not included Sonoma wines!

 

Winner

[Seabourntraveller]

It's too bad Seabourn has not included Sonoma wines!

 

Winner

 

They have enough American wines represented on the Complimentary Wine list and the Revenue Wine List as well.

[Seabourntraveller]

Activities Onboard Today;

 

10:00am Arrival

10:00am Local Hospitality Desk, 2 hours approx.

10:30am Deck Sports, The Retreat Deck 11

12:00 noon Colonnade Opens for Lunch until 2:00pm

12:30pm Restaurant Opens for Lunch until 1:30pm

12:30pm Patio Grill Opens for Lunch until 3:30pm

2:00pm Informal Bridge Play, Card Room Deck 7

3:30pm Golf Putting, The Retreat Deck 11

4:00pm Afternoon Tea Time & Melodies, Observation Bar Deck 10

5:00pm Sojourn Team Trivia Challenge, The Club Deck 5

5:30pm Friends of Bill W. Meet, Conference Room #1, Deck 5

 

Evening Activities Onboard;

 

Tonight's Suggested Attire: Resort Casual

 

6:30pm Panoramic Piano Moods with Nick, Observation Bar Deck 10

6:30pm Club Cocktails, The Club Deck 5

6:45pm Seabourn Speaker Series, Grand Salon Deck 6

7:30pm All Aboard

8:00pm Departure: Sojourn sails for Gothenburg, Sweden

9:00pm Brian Chartrand on Guitar, The Club Deck 5

9:30pm Smooth Melodies with Nick, Observation Bar Deck 10

9:45pm Rock the Boat Dance Party

[Emperor Norton]

It's too bad Seabourn has not included Sonoma wines!

 

Winner

 

While most of the world has probably heard of Napa, Sonoma is less well known and imo doesn't quite match up. Now if they wanted to add some wines from the Russian river...

[Seabourntraveller]

Post Breakfast Update;

 

Just came back from the Colonnade and it was starting to get busy at almost 9:00am. We just had an accouncement from Captain Buer telling us that we should be arriving into Oslo earlier than scheduled in the next 30-40 minutes and hopefully would be tied up and moored alongside our berth by 9:45am.

 

The weather has not improved at all and is currently 10C or 50F and overcast skies...looks to rain actually. Seabourn Square is unusually quiet this morning as well as I don't know if most people are sleeping in and taking advantage of our late arrival of 10:00am into Oslo.

 

More to come later today from the Sojourn about to arrive into Oslo in 30 minutes time....stay tuned!:eek:

[screwcork]

Welcome to Oslo - hopefully the weather will improve during the day!

One recommendation: The Oslo Pass (NOK 270,-)

The Oslo Pass gives you free entry to more than 30 museums and attractions, free travel on all public transport, free parking in municipal car parks, free entry to outdoor swimming pools, free walking tours, discounts on sightseeing, car hire, ski simulator, Tusenfryd Amusement Park, ski rental, and special offers in restaurants, shops, entertainment and leisure venues.

 

You decide whether you want a card that is valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours. The card is valid from the time you stamp it. From that moment, it is valid for the number of hours indicated on it. Along with the Oslo Pass, you will receive a booklet, describing all the benefits for Oslo Pass holders. An Oslo Pass for children is available at a reduced rate. The pass is valid in all attractions that are described in the Oslo Pass booklet and entitles you to an unlimited travel by metro, bus, tram, local trains and on the ferry boats to the islands in the inner Oslo fjord.

Screwcork

[MARIANH]

While most of the world has probably heard of Napa, Sonoma is less well known and imo doesn't quite match up. Now if they wanted to add some wines from the Russian river...

 

*******!!!:D

 

Would that be Martinelli Zin or ******* Brandy?:confused:

 

Interesting that the automatic censor has removed a word that appears on the label of one of the best zinfandels ( Martinelli ******* Hill ) from Russian River - confused again!

 

Certainly wouldn't happen this side of the pond.

[Seabourntraveller]

Mid Afternoon Update;-Oslo, Norway

 

Just came back from ashore here in Oslo, Norway and headed up to Afternoon Tea for some scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam...yummm. The weather has improved since we first arrived and is currently 18C or 65F and partly cloudy skies. We had the Costa Romantica and the Eurodam with us here today making for a very busy port.

 

Again the City Centre Information Kiosk is your best bet for any and all information for tours, sightseeing and ideas as to what to do in your limited time in Oslo. The ship only offers 3 tours which are "Vigeland Park & Viking Ships", "Munch Museum, Vigeland & Opera House" and Ice Bar & City Highlights $99 to $84.00 per person.

 

More to come later today from the Sojourn here in Oslo unti 8:00pm.:eek:

[fairbourne]

How are you? Stuffed with scones and jam and clotted cream, but no I'm not jealous :p.

 

You did say you had some news :eek: and I am still waiting!

 

So is it the end of the "Slipper Shuffle" for a wee while or not???? We await with anticipation! Was thinking you might be taking advantage of some of the latest SB offers!

 

Smiles from a sunny Scotland.

[Seabourntraveller]

How are you? Stuffed with scones and jam and clotted cream, but no I'm not jealous :p.

 

You did say you had some news :eek: and I am still waiting!

 

So is it the end of the "Slipper Shuffle" for a wee while or not???? We await with anticipation! Was thinking you might be taking advantage of some of the latest SB offers!

 

Smiles from a sunny Scotland.

 

Where have you been in the past 5 days woman?:confused::confused:

Just about to "pull the trigger" and make an annoucement soon...just don't put away those slippers just yet!:eek:;)

[fairbourne]

Where have you been in the past 5 days woman?:confused::confused:

Just about to "pull the trigger" and make an annoucement soon...just don't put away those slippers just yet!:eek:;)

 

 

Was enjoying "lurking"! LOL!

 

Had a bit of a whoopsie a couple of days ago, fell down some steps in the garden and went head on into a rose bed, knocking the dog and a fence over - a rather rickety one I hasten to add, the fence not the dog but he did provide a softer landing as he is a big, rotund chap - resulting in a badly sprained ankle (no driving this week for moi) and bruised everything! But feeling much better today. ;).

 

I still have my SB slippers and take them or other suitably impressive logo'd ones when on our travels, especially where slippers are not provided.

 

 

 

Can't wait to hear your plans! :D

[Seabourntraveller]

Dinning Options Tonight;

 

The Restaurant

 

First Course

 

Tuna Confit, marinated tomatoes, chick peas, almonds

Chilled Tomatoes Stuffed with Curried Pasta Pearls, goat's milk yogurt and cucumber cream

Potato Gnocchi and Smoked Salmon, micro greens and truffle foam

Chicken Bouillon, herbed dumplings and celery confit

Potato Leek Soup with Lobster Croutons, melted leeks

Butter Lettuce & Fennel, warm shrimp vinaigrette, ginger and rosemary

Slow Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Gateau, toasted walnuts, sherry shallot dressing

 

Main Course

 

Crispy Skin Sauteed Sea Bream, english mustard cream sauce, sauteed wilted lettuce and lump crab

Seared Jumbo Scallops on Potato Shallot Cake, granny smith and pistachio, lemon vinaigrette

Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin, proscuitto-gruyere filing, gorgonzola spatzle pasta sauce charcuterie

Duo of Aged Sirloin & Braised Short Rib of Beef, honey glazed turnips, mustard greens, red wine sauce

 

Vegetarian- Crisp Polenta & Mushroom Cake, creamy leek stew and tomato fondue

 

 

Restaurant 2:

 

Chef's Cocktail: Lobster Martini, Watermelon Gelee, Vanilla Champagne Froth

 

Tomato Salad, Seared Sushi Tuna, Black Olive Vinaigrette

Crab & Spinach Pop, Stir Fried ****ake Mushrooms, Bok Choy

Cured & Roasted Duck Breast, Mango, Chili Mint Oil

 

Lemongrass Seafood Presse, Double Shocked Shrimp

Tomato & Coconut Cappuccino, Braised Oxtail Cigar

 

Crisp Sea Bass, Bean Meli-Melo, Citrus Fondue

Barbeque Glazed Short Rib & Seared Foie Gras, Orange Potato Soubise

 

Sweet Coffe Sandwich, Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream, White Chocolate Foam

 

 

The Colonnade- INDIAN MARKET

 

 

 

PATIO GRILL- CHOP HOUSE

 

APPETIZERS (FROM THE BUFFET)

 

Arugula and Watermelon Salad

Prawn Cocktail with Horseradish Cream

Marinated Seafood

Air Dried Beef, Pickled Vegetables

 

PIZZA (FROM THE BUFFET)

 

Parma, Brie Carciofi

Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Brie Cheese

Artichokes, Prosciutto

 

PASTA

 

Pappardelle with Braised Short Rib

English Peas, Cipollini Onions, Cherry Tomatoes

Parmigiano-Regiano Cheese

 

FROM THE GRILL

 

Beef Cowboy Steak 16oz

Veal Chop 12oz

Single Bone Lamb Chops 10oz

Salmon Cotelette 10oz

 

SIDINGS

 

Mixed Vegetables, Sauteed Spinach

Truffled French Fries

 

SAUCES

 

Bernaise, Peppercorn, Garlic Butter

 

DESSERTS

 

Assorted Cheese Plate

Cherry Crumble Tart

Moist Chocolate Cake with Meringue

Fresh Fruits

Ice Cream & Sorbet

[Mr Luxury]

Post Galley Market Lunch;

 

Boy o boy am I stuffed!

 

Yes,we had worked this out by now.;)

[Seabourntraveller]

Departure from Oslo, Norway Enroute to Gothemburg, Sweden;

 

We have just left approx. 1 hour ago about 15 minutes late from Oslo, Norway and are now in the inside passage heading out towards open seas tonight around midnight.

 

Current temperature is 14C or 57F under sunny skies and wind gusts of 37 m.p.h. or 8 on the beaufort scale. We have some 165 nautical miles before we reach Gothemburg, Sweden tomorrow morning at 8:00am. We will have to cruise at a speed of 15 knots overnight in order to arrive at 8:00am.

 

The Patio Grill tonight was PACKED. Everyone had the same idea to arrive at 7:30am and get a bite to eat while the ship was still in port. I ordered the Veal Chop with a side order of Pasta which was amazing. For dessert I had the chocolate meringue cake and then called it a night. For some reason people thought it was warm enough and we had several couples in the jaccuzzi's and pool while we were eating dinner. Eventually the pool deck hands asked the people to get out of the pool and jaccuzzi's as they were closing them for the evening.

 

More to come from the Sojourn enroute currently for Gothemburg, Sweden.:eek:

[PaulaJK]

ST,

Your weather reports are making me shiver. I'm about to run up to the attic to haul out my winter gear!

 

Was the Rock The Boat party able to be held outdoors?

 

I realize that you are working quite a bit but did the other pax seem to enjoy the entertainment offerings [important to us] as well as dinner in the MDR?

Paula

[kathy16]

That WASN'T very nice for the pool deck crew to throw the passengers out of the hot tub as they were finally able to relax in them. That is one of our favorite places to relax after we have been sightseeing all day. We are paying big bucks for this cruise- we should be able to enjoy the hot tubs!!!

KATHY

[PaulaJK]

Sorry to be a wet towel... but most cruise lines these days close their pools and hot tubs for both safety/liability reasons and for staffing reasons. If the facilities were scheduled to close at a certain time, then passengers were hardly being thrown out. However, if you really wish longer hours on a certain cruise, why not speak with the hotel director and see if you can obtain same.