Take a moment to pause and find something in your life that you are grateful for. Today on National Geographic Sea Lion guests embraced this gorgeous day with a class led by onboard wellness staff, and the lesson was gratitude for our bodies. Think of all that is healthy, your fingers, your toes all the way to your nose. In this photo, we took a breath of fresh air, the wind flowing through our hair as we prepared to greet guests with our loving smiles, grateful to enjoy this day together. A day filled with hiking Beacon Rock, exploring Columbia Gorge interpretive center, lunch at Mt. View Farms, visiting and learning at WAAAM Museum, walking Tom McCall Nature Preserve, taking in Hood River and lastly enjoying cocktails on the sundeck as the sun goes down.
10/23/2024
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National Geographic Sea Lion
Walla Walla
We awoke anchored at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers, National Geographic Sea Lion perfectly framed by the Ed Hendler and Pioneer Memorial Bridges. Departing shortly after breakfast, everyone headed to shore for a full day of adventure, education, and indulgent wine tasting. Once ashore, some of us headed to Seven Hills Vineyard for an exclusive tour while others explored the rich cultural history of Fort Walla Walla. We reconvened at the stunning Seven Hills Tasting Room in downtown Walla Walla for a spectacular lunch and our first tasting of the day. After lunch we split up again, with options for excursions ranging from wine tasting to ice cream sampling, shopping, and a visit to the Whitman Mission National Historic Site. Our Zodiac rides back to the ship were perfectly timed with the sunset, making for a beautiful end to a busy day exploring the Pasco and Walla Walla area. After yet another exceptional wine and dinner pairing by Wine Specialist Kristine, a sporty game of Pacific Northwest Trivia ensued!