9 Sea Days!! - Uruguay to Cape Verde Islands-- Feb. 15-23

 9 Sea Days!! - Uruguay to Cape Verde Islands--

Tours of kitchen Galleys, the Captain's Bridge, and backstage of the Theater, girls night out, guys night out, plus a myriad of entertainment.

At first it sounded like a prison sentence, but nine days at sea turned out to be chock full of fun, activities, and tours on the ship, as we sailed to Cape Verde off the northwest coast of Africa. 

It actually went by very quickly. Weather has been beautiful and seas have been calm. No covid cases on board, so all is well.

Cape Verde, once part of Portugal, has been independent since 1975.

The Cape Verde archipelago is a group of 10 volcanic islands with a year round temperate climate, turquoise seas, rugged volcanoes, and beautiful landscapes.

Mindelo, where we docked, is the capital of Sao Vicente Island. Mindelo seems to have more poverty areas with million dollar views, not a regular stop for cruise ships.  But since we are not on a normal itinerary, we stopped for fuel, provisions, garbage drop off, a chance to get on land, some sightseeing, mountain climbing (by bus) and free time to roam about.

Above photo borrowed from Viking

Captain and his Crew's bridge

The wheel!!!! 

Look at Dave's smile!! Backstage Theater dressing room

Lighting behind stage

Equipment room behind stage w piano 

1st and 2nd Officers, Cadet, and lookout

Theater seating from stage

Such organized,clean galleys