In the eye of the storm

It was not possible to take much avoiding action because a large portion of the Bering Sea is out of bounds due to a massive joint Russian Chinese military exercise. So the Silver Shadow is rolling with the massive waves. TSH and Diva took a rare lunch in the Deck 4 restaurant and spent the whole day on deck 4 or deck 5, as there is much more movement on the higher decks. Some guests and crew are unwell. But the waves and wind are not as high as on the famous Atlantic crossing of 2012.

Otherwise, ship life plods on as normal, even with the waves crashing against the windows. There are Yom Kippur readings and services.

The time has shifted back by an hour every night since leaving Kodiak Island.

On board

There has been no Internet – and hence no live blog – since Seaward. People are not happy!!

TSH and Diva have had a few Tal Chi sessions, some outdoors and, latterly, indoors. The fitness instructor observed one session and demanded to be taught the postures. Diva pointed out that it takes around 5 years to learn but was assured that the fitness instructor is a fast learner and would be OK after 30 minutes. She already does karate so perhaps best not to argue.

The Silver Shadow is crossing the south end of the Bering Sea and the sea is still calm but the fog horn is in constant use. There is a hint of drama to come. The Captain has asked all the guests to assemble in the theatre at 18:00. He is going to talk about the internet service (or lack of it!!) and the weather to come over the next two days and three nights before the arrival in Russia. The guess is that he is not going to announce that the winds will be gentle and the seas calm.