We all bought snacks in Norway before boarding the ship, because we were told that we should have some of our favorite food and drinks for the expedition. I think most of us have barely touched the snacks we brought. They feed us really well – meal time is like magic. Everyone who has been on some kind of watch, or off in a lab, or at a lecture, appears from nowhere. At the same time, big meals appear too, thanks to cooks who work all day long providing breakfast, lunch, tea (mid-day snack), and dinner for everyone onboard. Meals always begin with soup, then a combination of meat with potatoes or pasta. And there’s always bread. But follow the rules – sit only at a place where silverware has been set (a ship tradition) and most importantly, don’t be late. If so, you’ll be eating your own snacks for your meal.
Is that beer? Everyone looks very full and satisfied. I would have thought you would be eating a lot of fish. 🙂
Hi Judi! Nope, no beer here. The drink you saw was something called compote (at least that’s how you pronounce it in English), which is a drink that is boiled juice from fruit that is served cold (with a lot of sugar I think). It is really good! As for food, it is a lot of meat, but fish is served probably a couple times a week too.