Kristof begins his Road Scholar Lectures - Day at sea

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Today is our first "at sea day" and we begin with our Road Scholar Lecture series by Kristof Kristiansen. Kristof is a Danish teacher, scholar and international policy expert who has worked with Elderhostel/Road Scholar groups for over a decade. Our morning lecture is ✳Holland and the countries around the Baltic Sea - basic facts and contemporary challenges✳ and our afternoon lecture is ✳From Bruges to Tallinn - Hanseatic trade relations and political conflicts in the Baltic✳ We enjoyed both lectures and spent the rest of the time exploring the ship and getting aquainted with the ship's daily schedule.


Laurieanne had arranged for our very own Cocktail party so we all gathered in formal dress (stated dress code) before dinner. It was great to see everyone "all dressed up".

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Photos

The power point screen
The vickings - raiders traders settlers

the power point screen
the Baltic Hanseatic trading routes

ship's wheel
(not the real one) - for photo opp purposes

La Fontain dinning room
serving baked alaska

The crow'd nest
the favorite cocktail lounge

Road Scholar Cocktail Party
A champagne cocktail toast given by Chalis, Jane, & Judith

Cocktail Party
Laurieanne Lynn & Barb

Cocktail Party
Marty & John in formal dress

Cocktail Party
congenial group