SPECIAL POSTING ON 12AUGUST2026: THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE OF 2026

I saw the total eclipse of the sun on the Azamara Journey in the middle of the ocean between Iceland and Greenland. It was not quite under ideal circumstances, but a worthy adventure.

For one, it was cloudy. Also, too cold and windy.
But up I went to the 10th deck to join the crowd.
My photos.
A video compilation from You Tube.
Here is another livestream event from You Tube.

I might mention that the above videos will be far better than my reportage tomorrow. Why?

Consider the elements. Out on the 10th deck, it was freezing (well, maybe the high 40s), windy and rocky....the boat was wobbling, standing difficult and walking dangerous.
In the Cabaret Lounge, comfortable temperature and color TV viewing from NASA.
Oh, floating by was an iceberg.

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