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WINE EVENTS: BLIND TASTING

Perhaps the most important aspect of a TA is time, espe- shine, running programs that range from dance classes
cially for those passengers who are retired. Normally a TA and trivia games of every stripe to wine, bourbon and beer
spans 12 to 15 days with the majority being sea days. With tasting and hands-on cooking lessons. On our last crossing,
all that time, you’re forced to relax, to slow down in a world we took advantage of a number of tasting events includ-
that doesn’t prize slowing down. That’s more than OK for ing a blind wine tasting which was fun, palate pleasing and
TA fans – Those 6-9 sea days a golden opportunity to re- educational.
ally get to know the ship, crew and new friends.
For mental stimulation, there will be two or three popular
Having lots of disposable time on your hands in the middle lectures on subjects serious to silly – upcoming port, biog-
of the Atlantic doesn’t mean you’ll be bored. Far from it. raphies of the rich and famous, history, nature and astron-
This is the time when the ship’s activity and culinary teams omy to name a few. Ship officers also share their expertise

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