Rare HeinBloed Posted June 17, 2023 #1 Share Posted June 17, 2023 The OOSTERDAM blog is ready. In the beginning, comes the end: the last words of the blog: We owe it to many great crew members that we met that it was still a memorable cruise. In their way, they gave their very best to make it a unique, unforgettable cruise for me. I've met a lot of new fellow travelers who have contributed to making this trip memorable. And many excellent guides on land who have broadened our horizons in their particular way. It was a lesser product but still an extraordinary journey because many people were exceptional and made something special out of it. A cruise is more than just a ship. It's the people who make everything unforgettable! But first, back to the beginning: Arrival and stay in Miami and Fort Lauderdale until embarkation on OOSTERDAM: https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/05/tagday-0a-auf-dem-weg-zuron-way-to.html https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/tagday-0b-auf-dem-weg-zuron-way-to.html https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/tagday-0c-auf-dem-weg-zuron-way-to.html https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/tagday-01-auf-deron-oosterdam-in-fort.html It will soon be on toward Europe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HeinBloed Posted June 17, 2023 Author #2 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Sea Days = Days 2-7 = Six sea days are lovely. https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/seetagday-at-sea-021-auf-deron-oosterdam.html https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/seetagday-at-sea-022-auf-deron-oosterdam.html https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/seetagday-at-sea-03-auf-deron-oosterdam.html https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/seetagday-at-sea-04-auf-deron-oosterdam.html https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/seetagday-at-sea-05-auf-deron-oosterdam.html https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/seetagday-at-sea-06-auf-deron-oosterdam.html https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/seetagday-at-sea-07-auf-deron-oosterdam.html Following is our 25th Anniversary and first Landing in Terceira, Azores, Portugal! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HeinBloed Posted June 17, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted June 17, 2023 We are celebrating our 25th Anniversary aboard the OOSTERDAM while in Praia da Vitoria, Terceira, Azores, Portugal. Our first excursion takes us through lava caves. https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/tagday-08-auf-deron-oosterdam-in-praia.html We continue to the 2nd attempt on the Azores in Ponta Delgada. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HeinBloed Posted June 17, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Back in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores, after four years. This time we drive up the caldera with some Friends of Dorothy and enjoy the beautiful landscape. https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/tagday-09-auf-deron-oosterdam-in-ponta.html Two more days at sea follow for relaxation. So much stress on land... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted June 17, 2023 #5 Share Posted June 17, 2023 thanks for sharing with us - and a belated happy anniversary to you both. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HeinBloed Posted June 17, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Finally, two relaxing days at sea again (days 10 and 11): https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/seetagday-at-sea-10-auf-deron-oosterdam.html https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/seetagday-at-sea-11-auf-deron-oosterdam.html Then it will soon be back on land in Malaga, Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HeinBloed Posted June 17, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted June 17, 2023 We've been to Malaga, Spain, many times - but the Picasso Year is reason enough to visit the Museum. With professional guidance, we experience a great time in the Museum and access to Picasso. https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/tagday-12-auf-deron-oosterdam-in-malaga.html Tomorrow is the last shore leave in Cartagena, Spain, before the journey to Civitavecchia, Italy, ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HeinBloed Posted June 17, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted June 17, 2023 On KONINGSDAM 2016, I could have done better at seeing Cartagena. Now I'll catch up. Another excellent stand tour follows. https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/tagday-13-auf-deron-oosterdam-in.html Another day at sea follows before the beautiful journey ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HeinBloed Posted June 17, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted June 17, 2023 The last day at sea and the day of disembarkation follow. In memory of: We owe it to many great crew members that we met that it was still a memorable cruise. In their way, they gave their very best to make it a unique, unforgettable cruise for me. I've met a lot of new fellow travelers who have contributed to making this trip memorable. And many excellent guides on land who have broadened our horizons in their particular way. It was a lesser product but still an extraordinary journey because many people were exceptional and made something special out of it. A cruise is more than just a ship. It's the people who make everything unforgettable! https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/seetagday-at-sea-14-auf-deron-oosterdam.html https://heinbloed-hal.blogspot.com/2023/04/tagday-15-auf-deron-oosterdam-in.html Holland America will continue in May 2024. We booked Rotterdam - Gothenburg - Aarhus - Copenhagen - Oslo - Rotterdam. Learned last week: we will be rerouted: Rotterdam - Eidfjord - Molde - Geiranger - Bergen - Rotterdam. The following blog will continue soon: We had to rebook a trip on the MSC EURIBIA in 2024. Hence the following blog from MSC EURIBIA. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakridger Posted June 18, 2023 #10 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Thank you for this detailed and multilingual report! It's 2am here so I think I'll come back tomorrow when I have plenty of time to read through everything! ~Nancy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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