It\u2019s time to enjoy a relaxing day at sea, and that\u2019s exactly what we do. After so many days of excursions, it\u2019s a relief to have nothing to do. We enjoy some great food and sit around enjoying the warmth of the sun.<\/p>\n
When we get back to the cabin to dress for the evening activities we hear the news about the plane shot down over the Ukraine. I\u2019m curious how the next few days will be with such a wide mixture of nationalities onboard.\u00a0\u00a0 I\u2019ve overheard several strong opinions from various Europeans about Putin. At the evening show, the theme is \u201cCelebrate the World\u201d, and there\u2019s music and dance from countries around the world. I wondered as it started if there was going to be a Russian segment, and sure enough there was. I wouldn\u2019t have been surprised if a few \u201cboos\u201d had been uttered, but the segment was received with the same enthusiasm as all the others. The performers weren\u2019t Russian. No reason to take it out on them.<\/p>\n
When we get back to Amsterdam, the mood will be much different. When we left, the Dutch team at the World Cup had just won their quarterfinal game. The city was full of optimism as they headed for the semifinal. I\u2019m sure the tragedy will be weighing heavy on the city and it\u2019s citizens. As for Malaysia Airlines, I don\u2019t know how they can survive two major incidents like this.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It\u2019s time to enjoy a relaxing day at sea, and that\u2019s exactly what we do. After so many days of excursions, it\u2019s a relief to have nothing to do. We enjoy some great food and sit around enjoying the warmth … Continue reading