We visited the Spanish Riding School. © 2015 Ralph Grizzle
Today, I disembarked Scenic Jasper, but I wasn’t done with her yet. After a morning excursion to the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, I checked into the Hilton Waterfront and walked along the dock where Scenic’s newest ship was being prepared for its naming event. Tents were set up outside with cooking stations and cakes, bottles of champagne and wine, and all decked out wearing their best duds. There were a few speeches, including one from Scenic Jasper’s godmother, Kathy Lette, an Australian novelist and comedienne. Then, a bottle of bubbly broke across the bow, and Scenic Jasper was named. Here’s the day in pictures. Tomorrow, a summing up.
An included excursion to see the horses and riders. © 2015 Ralph Grizzle
At the Spanish Riding School. © 2015 Ralph Grizzle
Afterward, a private function with champagne to hear about the school, its horses and riders. © 2015 Ralph Grizzle
Time for the festivities: christening Scenic Jasper. © 2015 Ralph Grizzle
The professional crew watching the event. © 2015 Ralph Grizzle
Champagne, not sparkling. © 2015 Ralph Grizzle
Karen Moroney and her team are responsible for Scenic Jasper’s decor. © 2015 Ralph Grizzle
Quite a godmother. © 2015 Ralph Grizzle
The champagne splatters. © 2015 Ralph Grizzle
Scenic Jasper’s Captain and Kathy Lette, Australian novelist and comedienne. © 2015 Ralph Grizzle
Blessing Scenic Jasper. © 2015 Ralph Grizzle
A proud godmother, Kathy Lette. © 2015 Ralph Grizzle
Kathy Lette, far right, hamming it up with Scenic owners Karen and Glen Moroney. © 2015 Ralph Grizzle
Mr. Grizzle,
To a Job Well Done!
Thanks ever so much for sharing your cruise with us on this magnificent ship The Scenic Jasper. For those of us that are new to River Cruising and for those of us that are Lucky enough as to have chosen Scenic what can I say other than thanks once again for taking us along on this trip. Your words and photos and videos just like being there and I know that all of us just can’t wait.
So here’s To Loungin” Laughin” and Enjoying Those Tasty Libations.
Lisa and Gary
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