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S SERENITY AND ADVENTURE: LIFE AT SEA ON A GRAND VOYAGEERENITY AND ADVENTURE: LIFE AT SEA ON A GRAND VOYAGE
ea days - there were 7 on this leg of and a memorable Thanksgiving feast. Each
the Grand Voyage - have always been meal has been accompanied by great con-
S our favorites. The endless horizon, versation, often with fellow passengers and
with no land in sigh, is mesmerizing. The ship officers. One night, we had the honor
sound of the waves, salt-tinged air, and the of dining with Captain Johannes, a fasci-
ever-shifting interplay of sunlight and nating host with plenty of seafaring sto-
ocean create an almost meditative rhyth- ries.
m—a mix of serenity and awe-inspiring Sea days also offer an abundance of
power. activities. Skilled musicians, Broadway-cal-
Food is, of course, central to the cruis- iber performers, and expert lecturers en-
ing experience. Azamara has outdone itself sure there’s never a dull moment. We’ve
throughout our journey, but sea days ele- attended engaging talks on coral reefs, the
vate the indulgence even further. We’ve United Nations, and African trade routes,
enjoyed an extravagant brunch, a BBQ on all adding depth to our understanding of
the pool deck, a sushi and dim sum lunch, the places we’re visiting. Competitive pro-
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