Bit of a Blog : B2B2B : SoA : embarking 20/01/22

[NorbertsNiece]

I talk a walk around the immediate area.

Google image search didn't come up with what the really tall monument is.

 

Statue of Ludwig Holberg, considered to be the father of Danish and Norwegian literature, 1684 - 1754.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kjøttbasaren...... Starbucks...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 8, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[Astrajet]

Goodness, what a day you've had!  Do hope you can now relax and enjoy the rest of your cruise.

 

Looking through your photos above brought back fond memories.  Among the photos you have posted above is one of Hurtigruten's Trollfjord.  We sailed on this ship ten years ago and had the most wonderful cruise up the Norwegian coast to Kirkenes (The Classic Round Voyage).  We were even fortunate enough to see the Northern Lights - a very moving experience.  Hope you get to see them too.  

 

[NorbertsNiece]

@Astrajetthey had the best parking spot!!

[Astrajet]

2 minutes ago, NorbertsNiece said:

they had the best parking spot!!

Well, I suppose they are a local outfit!

[NorbertsNiece]

Statue of Snorri Sturluson who was an Icelandic historian, poet, and politician. He was elected twice as lawspeaker of the Icelandic parliament, the Althing.

 

Heading back to the ship.

Passer-by cheered me up.

Hot chocolate at the pier.

Two of the wonderful CD crew in a 6xl jacket!

 

Thanks for following. It's been quite a day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 8, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[paulatsea]

That’s a great letter from the Palace.
Did everyone get one ?

 

Hope you have a stress free day today.  
Thanks for continued pics and log. 

[NorbertsNiece]

2 hours ago, paulatsea said:

That’s a great letter from the Palace.
Did everyone get one ?

 

Hope you have a stress free day today.  
Thanks for continued pics and log. 

 

They were available to pick up at reception for those who wanted  one.

Thanks 🤞

[NorbertsNiece]

Day 21 / 67

Day 5 Norway

 

Good morning.

Location same as yesterday!

 

Pics around ship from deck 13. Cold out and windy up there!

They are boarding a catamaran for the fjord tour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 9, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[NorbertsNiece]

Code Quebec. We were literally just heading down the corridor to go ashore when the call came out. Suspected case of covid aboard everyone to return to their rooms and put Do Not Disturb sign on.

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

Spot the difference! 🤣

 

[NorbertsNiece]

Code Quebec rescinded after 75 minutes. Case quarantined. Areas sanitised. Raining so we go for lunch. Sun is now out so will go ashore.

 

A catamaran is returning. 

 

Note to Chef Raj : the Nasi Goreng at lunch was divine!

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

Apologies I got it wrong. We leave tomorrow a.m 

Yesterday and today's boards.

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

Took the shuttle into town. Soon after we got off the bus the hail fell enthusiastically, then the sun came out, then it hailed again. Then it stopped. Crew members passed us on scooters!

 

The Tourist Information Centre is upstairs above the fish market. Very helpful.

 

Sjømannsmonumentet

The Seaman's Monument.

 

Statue on the (closed) Sundt Department Store is the Statue of Mercury - Roman god of trade, profit and commerce. The 3,5 meter tall statue was made by Sophus Madsen.

 

A mall. We may have shopped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 9, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[NorbertsNiece]

Day 22 / 67

Day 6 Norway

 

Good morning. 

Thanks for following. 

 

Woke just before sailaway. Didn't go out on deck surprisingly enough. Current location. Today's crafts. 

 

Someone asked about painting classes. There's a watercolour session this morning listed in the 'Today'.

 

 

 

 

Edited February 10, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[paulatsea]

2 minutes ago, NorbertsNiece said:

Day 22 / 67

Day 6 Norway

 

Good morning. 

Thanks for following. 

 

Woke just before sailaway. Didn't go out on deck surprisingly enough. Current location. Today's crafts. 

 

Someone asked about painting classes. There's a watercolour session this morning listed in the 'Today'.

 

 

 

 

Morning - what happened with the “stolen passport” business ? Are you staying on after this cruise as well ? Day 22/67 ?

[NorbertsNiece]

2 minutes ago, paulatsea said:

Morning - what happened with the “stolen passport” business ? Are you staying on after this cruise as well ? Day 22/67 ?

 

Hi 👋 

No more news about the  passport. My friend is in possession of his. Has it been cloned? We may never know. I did have this happen to a relative of mine years back who got arrested and locked up for a few hours when flying out of Vienna 😲

 

Yeap. Caribbean bound 🤞

[paulatsea]

15 minutes ago, NorbertsNiece said:

 

Hi 👋 

No more news about the  passport. My friend is in possession of his. Has it been cloned? We may never know. I did have this happen to a relative of mine years back who got arrested and locked up for a few hours when flying out of Vienna 😲

 

Yeap. Caribbean bound 🤞

Thanks. Great that you are staying on long term - I didn’t realise that .

thanks again for all the updates.

[NorbertsNiece]

2 minutes ago, paulatsea said:

Thanks. Great that you are staying on long term - I didn’t realise that .

thanks again for all the updates.

 

We were originally booked to go to navigate around South America. When Saga had to cancel that they replaced with two similar Canaries cruises, this Norway one and the Caribbean. Not even close to the thrill of sailing up the Amazon or visiting The Falklands. But hey, we're at sea and having quite an adventure regardless!

[paulatsea]

16 minutes ago, NorbertsNiece said:

 

We were originally booked to go to navigate around South America. When Saga had to cancel that they replaced with two similar Canaries cruises, this Norway one and the Caribbean. Not even close to the thrill of sailing up the Amazon or visiting The Falklands. But hey, we're at sea and having quite an adventure regardless!

I looked at the South America circumnavigation last year -  I think it was about 72 nights ? - looked absolutely fantastic - I didn’t realise it had been cancelled. 
 

[NorbertsNiece]

37 minutes ago, paulatsea said:

I looked at the South America circumnavigation last year -  I think it was about 72 nights ? - looked absolutely fantastic - I didn’t realise it had been cancelled. 
 

 

Yes, sadly. Covid restrictions in all those countries......

[NorbertsNiece]

Fascinating talk this morning. 

 

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

Social distancing in the theatre now being implemented. Two shows instead of one this evening, tickets to be booked in advance.

 

An interesting talk on gravestones. Viennese afternoon tea.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

On our way to Khukuri for dinner.

Tilapia in banana leaf ❤

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 10, 2022 by NorbertsNiece

[NorbertsNiece]

Northern lights....... announced from the bridge. Very, very cold out. Didn't linger as not appropriately dressed!

[NorbertsNiece]

Day 23 / 67

Day 7 Norway

 

Good morning.

Thanks for following.

 

Current status... sat in laundry room.

 

First come first served in the theatre later.... assume it's for the big band this evening's two shows. Couldn't hear the announcement, noise of washers / dryers.

 

Have signed a door decoration 😃