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Fair Value Measurements and Derivative Instruments (Non-Derivative Balance Sheet) (Details) - Foreign currency debt - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Derivative instruments disclosure |  |
Carrying Value | $ 263,031 | $ 358,078
Current portion of long-term debt |  |
Derivative instruments disclosure |  |
Carrying Value | 43,696 | 73,572
Long-term debt |  |
Derivative instruments disclosure |  |
Carrying Value | $ 219,335 | $ 284,506

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