October 1 – Today we visited the Shetland Islands, the city of Lerwick to be more exact. Last night turned very windy and rough so we are happy to be able to be on land for a few hours. I had some doubt that the Tender Craft would be able to transport us to shore from our anchorage in the harbor.

This morning’s sunrise had a bit pink and orange.

 

We did some walking around town in the windy 40 degree weather. We went by St. Magnus Episcopal Church and the Methodist Church as well. We enjoyed the excellent museum that has displays on the history and culture of the Shetlands. Too soon, we had to head back to the Norwegian Jade and wave goodbye to Lerwick.

October 2 – The captain warned that the night would be bumpy, and he was right. I am happy that Norman has his transderm patches. The barf bags have appeared in public areas! I’m not sure you can appreciate the 21.3 foot waves from this photo –

When we walked/ran on the treadmill this morning, we felt every bit of the roll of the ship. The feeling was like a treadmill on a base of pudding.