06-06: Early this morning we crossed the Arctic Circle, around 7a. We weren’t dressed and outside but we had a good view of the marker from our window. From now on, for the trip north we will not see the sun set. We are truly living the Midnight Sun theme! Our first stop today was in Ornes. We were there less than 10 minutes. We were supposed to be there the full 10 minutes but the duty was done and we left. They unloaded a few items with a forklift and 2 or 3 people got onboard. It was a pretty town with a population of 1,650.
It is fairly nice weather in the 50s but on the outside decks there is wind and it is very cold. We went to deck 8 outside to listen to what we thought was a lecture. Actually, it wasn’t. There was a contest about who would guess the exact second we would cross the Arctic Circle and here they announced the winner. Some honor --- but NO. They gave her a little Havila flag and then put a huge ladle of ice and water down her back. They offered anyone who followed suit a free drink – NO way! It was so cold with the wind I was surprised anyone would want to do this. However, most people were loosening their jackets and prepping for the cold ahead. We headed back to the cabin. Most of our day was following the maps and enjoying the scenery while playing cards!
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