Friendship Force Inbound Journey

 Also, in February, our Friendship Force Club welcomed its first Inbound Journey visitors since before the pandemic.  We had a great time time with mid west clubs - Detroit, Ohio, Wisconsin and others.  Although we did not house any visitors this time, we had fun attending events.  We will especially remember the FareWell Party at Michelle Kemps because we took our visitors there via pontoon boat.  They were delighted to land at Michelle's Peace River Dock and walk up to the festivities on her expansive lanai.

Inbound Group with Thomas Edison

At the Circus

Candzan House

Farewell Party

Arrival By Pontoon Boats

At the Farwell Party

IYC Commodore's Ball

February 26 - I (Joanne) finished my year as Fleet Chaplin at IYC.  I was happy to pass the role onto the capable hands of our friend, David Pflantz.

IYC Fashion Show

In February, the Isles Yacht Club (IYC) had a Fashion Show and I was asked to be a model.  

Here I am posing for the pictures.  We all received free make overs and hair styling.  It was a whole lot of fun.

Since I received so many complements on my black outfit, I decided to purchase it.  Not bad for a gal in her 70's!

PGIslander Events - Poker Run

Our boat club, the PGIslanders, had a Poker Run in our canals.  It was a cool day on the water, but we had fun collecting our cards at the different stops along the way with our friends, Bernadette & Marty and Maggie & Bob.  Later we went to the Civic Association for dinner and prize announcements.

 

This Way!

A Wonderful Afternoon on the Water

Marty

Collecting Cards

A Winning Hand

Peace River Trio

 We enjoyed two hours of folk music at the Civic Center last night singing along on some of the songs with the Peace River Trio.

Peace River Trio at the Civic Center

 

Viking Jupiter Photos - Explorer Lounge and Dome

I have added these photos of the Viking Jupiter to aid our memories when we get older and forgetful. One can view the deck plans and a 360 degree virtual tour of a ship similar to the Viking Jupiter here: Viking Jupiter Deck Plans  

Explorers' Lounge, located at the bow on Deck Seven was our favorite part of the ship.  Walk up a glass stair case to the Explorer's Dome housing a planetarium!  

Viking Jupiter Deck Seven

Explorer Lounge Panorama

Explorer Lounge Bar

Explorer Lounge

Explorer Lounge -  Mamsen’s

 Mamsen’s

 Mamsen’s for a Breakfast Waffle

Waffle with Fruit and Goat Cheese.  Cappuccino 

 Mamsen’s Fire Place Illusion - Water Vapor + Colored Light

Explorer's Dome

Explorer's  Dome

Explorer's Dome

Wintergarden

Check the deck plan. The Wintergarden is just aft of the Explorers Lounge. Tea is served at 4 PM each day.

Main Pool and Hot Tub with Roof Retracted

Main Pool 

Ice Carving Demonstration

We enjoyed delicious Poncho Via hamburgers and Philadelphia Cheese Steak sandwiches from the Pool Grill and beer from the Pool Bar.   

Breakfast on the Aquavit Terrace

 

We mostly ate at The Restaurant but enjoyed dinning at the buffet style World Café with fresh-air sitting on the Aquavit Terrace around the Infinity Pool.   

To be continued ...

Viking Jupiter Photos - Living Room

 

Living Room Stairs

Concert Every Evening

Living Room

Many Excellent Lectures and Musical Entertainment