2023 Vancouver-Hawai’i Cruise
Oct 11, 2023 – Day 3 at sea – Astoria, Oregon to Nawiliwili, Kaua’i
Noon Captain’s Report
- Wind currently 15kts SW force 4 with 2m swells (gentle)
- Wind was 20kts overnight 1.5m swells
Five wines with cheese, fruit and bread
I attend a complimentary Mariners’ James Suckling’s Regional Wine Tasting at 2PM in the Main Dining Room. The sommelier leads us through tasting a sparkling, two whites and two reds, accompanied with some cheese, fruit, bread and chutney. Since I’m not much of a wine drinker, it’s nice that my 4-star Mariner status with Holland America gives me these opportunities to try something different.
I skip lunch today in anticipation of my reservation for dinner in Canaletto, since I want to fully appreciate their amazing Osso Buco (Braised cross-cut veal shanks, mascarpone, saffron arborio risotto, carrots). I start with Burrata, a lovely fresh-tasting salad featuring the cheese with plum tomatoes, pistachio-garlic gremolata and extra virgin olive oil (see above banner image). The Osso Buco is fork tender and oh so richly flavoured! I finish with Affogato for dessert (malaga gelato, espresso, lemon zest). A glass of Chianti goes well with the veal.
Osso Buco – amazing flavour and fork tender!
