Sunday, March 16, 2025 – Photo of the Day – En Route to Luanda, Angola.

Where in the World Are We?

Sailing from Walvis Bay, Namibia, to Luanda, Angola, in the Atlantic Ocean off the Southwest Africa.

Today’s Activities included:

9:45 Destination Lecture with Dr. Glenn E. Robinson – Gritty Luanda:

Once the capital of Portugal’s slave trade with Brazil, Luanda weathered colonial domination and a long civil war to emerge as the dynamic capital of Angola, fueled by oil and open to the world.

11:00 Intermediate Bridge

2:00 Enrichment Lecture with William Lokey: Continents in Collision – The Shaping of Africa
See how much we have learned about our Earth in the last 100 years, including the Theory of Plate Tectonics and what it is doing along our voyage.

3:00 Enrichment Lecture with Michael Sears: What is Artificial Intelligence – and why should humans care?
Uncover the complex relationship between AI and humans, examine how AI challenges our concepts of identity and ethics, and explore the profound implications for the future of human-AI coexistence.

FROM BRAZIL TO THE BEATLES
SHOWTIME WITH HEADLINE ENTERTAINER CARLOS BONELL

Carlos Bonell was born in London to Spanish parents and studied at the Royal College of Music with John Williams, where he was appointed the youngest-ever professor.

TEX MEX FAMILY DINNER

Executive Chef Ross and the Galley Team created a special Tex-Mex Family-Style Dinner menu, and Restaurant Manager Dinu and the Dining Room Staff welcomed us.