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2019 Nautical Explorations

After our self-drive trip around Ireland, we embarked Oceania's Nautica for 50 days. Our extended voyage consisted of multiple segments that took us to places around Europe ... both new- and old-to-us. Читать далее

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День 1
пятница, 5 июля 2019 г., 12:00
⛅ 63 °F
Высота: 39 фт
Ирландия River Liffey 53.347439, -6.21400653°20’51” N 6°12’50” W
Leg 1: Northern Glow
5 июля 2019 г., Ирландия ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
This phase of our 2019 overseas jaunts consists of two cruises booked back-to-back on Oceania’s Nautica. Hence the name of the trip — “Nautical Explorations.”

The segment we are embarking today in Dublin, Ireland will take us up and around Norway with a dip into Russia. After a few more Norwegian ports on the way south, the cruise will end in Denmark, Copenhagen.Читать далее
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День 1
пятница, 5 июля 2019 г., 21:00
☁️ 61 °F
Высота: Уровень моря
Irish Sea 54.068324, -5.28727854°4’6” N 5°17’14” W
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Our Oceanview Cabin
5 июля 2019 г., Irish Sea ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
We were onboard Nautica well before our appointed time. Lunch was at the Terrace Café ... with our friends — Bill & Star and Sonia & Boris. We met both couples on the 2017 world cruise. Sonia and Boris’s longtime friends, Sofia & Stalik, joined us as well.

Much of the afternoon was spent getting settled into our respective cabins, with time set aside to attend the mandatory muster drill when the ship’s horn sounded the alarm.

At 7:00p, Nautica quietly slipped her mooring lines. As the ship headed out to the Irish Sea, we rejoined our friends for a group dinner at the Polo Grill.

And so our voyage has begun!

(Oddly, I have no photos from today except for those I took of the cabin.)Читать далее
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Sonia GelmanCan’t wait to meet you!
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Sonia GelmanSorry, I guess we already met. I wrote a reply before reading.
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Two to Travel🤪🤣 It was a good meeting!
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Путешественник nice looking cabin
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День 2
суббота, 6 июля 2019 г.
☁️ 52 °F
Высота: Уровень моря
Inner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland 57.940375, -6.12457357°56’25” N 6°7’28” W
Day At Sea
6 июля 2019 г., Inner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
When Nautica left Dublin last night, we had some 540 NM to go to our next port of call. That’s a distance that requires a day at sea . No problem, we love such days.

In all these years of sailing, one thing hasn’t changed. And that is the swiftness with which a day at sea seems to fly by for us. Today was no exception.

After meeting up with our friends for breakfast in the Terrace Café, we all went about our own plans .... some together ... some separately. That, to us, is the best way to share a cruise with friends. Do things together when interests and plans coincide ... but not joined at the hip all the time.

Our activities kicked off with an M&G [meet & greet] to get to know fellow-passengers whom we had met “virtually” on the CruiseCritic roll call. Then came several lectures — two that we enjoyed ... one that wasn’t our cup of tea. Quiet time — reading and writing — was also part of the day. In between, we had lunch at the Terrace Café and partook of afternoon tea in the Horizons Lounge.

We wrapped up our day with dinner with our friends in the Grand Dining Room; listened to the classical music quartet in the lobby; and went to see Alan Kavanagh, headlining in the theater. His rendition of “Oh Danny Boy” was especially delightful.

Tomorrow is the first of a run of four ports of call coming up. We’ll be stepping foot on Scottish soil for the first time.Читать далее
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Путешественникlove reading about sea days. especially now
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День 3
воскресенье, 7 июля 2019 г., 08:00
☁️ 48 °F
Высота: 20 фт
Шотландия North Ness 60.154545, -1.14199760°9’16” N 1°8’31” W
Welcome to Lerwick (Shetland Islands)
7 июля 2019 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Our first port of call of the cruise ... Lerwick ... the capital of the Shetland Islands ... the easternmost town of Scotland ... the northernmost town of the UK.

First time setting foot in Scotland.

With Nautica docked at Mair’s Pier, Mui and I spent the day exploring Lerwick on foot ... creating our own path by combining the route marked in red on the map with the black-dotted route that took us to The Knab and beyond.Читать далее
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ПутешественникWe had thought to do the same in Lerwick when we visit this port in the future...if that ever happens. We watched the great British series called Shetland and fell in love with the beautiful islands. So looking forward to seeing Lerwick in person
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День 3
воскресенье, 7 июля 2019 г., 10:00
☁️ 48 °F
Высота: 59 фт
Шотландия North Ness 60.154713, -1.14426560°9’17” N 1°8’39” W
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A-Wander in Lerwick
7 июля 2019 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Mui and I set off from Nautica around 9:00a ... cold at 37F ... windy at times ... the sun barely peeking out but mostly hiding behind the clouds ... damp as well.

As it was Sunday, the shops and such were closed ... only an occasional glimpse of the locals who live in what the Shetland website describes as “the only town” in these Scottish islands. Very few fellow passengers wandering around town ... most likely on tours going to places outside of town.

The first part of our DIY exploration was a stroll through Lerwick ... the name of which comes from Leir Wick and means “Muddy Bay.”Читать далее
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Путешественник I fell in love with those same cartoon sheep in Ireland. couldn't resist buying completely unnecessary mug that I love and use.
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Two to TravelAs long as you love and use it 😉
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День 3
воскресенье, 7 июля 2019 г., 10:30
☁️ 50 °F
Высота: 43 фт
Шотландия The Knab 60.145245, -1.13760860°8’43” N 1°8’15” W
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Lerwick: “Lodberries” & “The Knab”
7 июля 2019 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
Our stroll through town took us through the Lodberries — old traders’ homes with attached shops — to a paved path that led us to “The Knab.” The name of the promontory, which juts into Bressay Sound, comes from Old Norse and appropriately means “projecting knoll or crag.”

The path took us along the rugged coastline to an overlook from which we enjoyed views of the sound and the “Horse of the Knab.” Nearby we found the ruins of WWI military defenses and the Lerwick Cemetery.Читать далее
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Путешественник breathtaking!!!
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Путешественник I did a double take on that photo and showed it to Mo before I saw your caption.
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Two to TravelI don't know how I knew this since I have not seen the series ... maybe I saw a photo, or there might have been a sign.
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День 3
воскресенье, 7 июля 2019 г., 11:00
☁️ 50 °F
Высота: 33 фт
Шотландия Bight of the Sletts 60.149757, -1.15366860°8’59” N 1°9’13” W
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Lerwick: “Da Sletts”
7 июля 2019 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
As we cut through the golf course near The Knab, we got caught in a fast-moving squall that left us drenched. The good news? We were dressed in foul weather gear ... rain pants and slickers. Thus we stayed dry on the inside and were able to continue our explorations a-foot.

We continued our walk on the paved path fronting “Da Sletts” ... sedimentary rocks that have been eroded into flat surfaces where seals love to sunbathe.Читать далее
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Путешественникoh my. it would never occur to me to take rain pants on a cruise. smart move!
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Two to TravelWe bought our rain pants for Antarctica years and years ago ... very seldom do we go on a cruise or extended land trip without them. They’ve saved us many times.
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Путешественник Don't they look like giant tubes?
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Two to TravelThey sure do ... like sausages!
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День 3
воскресенье, 7 июля 2019 г., 13:00
☁️ 50 °F
Высота: 49 фт
Шотландия Brei Wick 60.147052, -1.1596360°8’49” N 1°9’35” W
Lerwick: Lunch Time!
7 июля 2019 г., Шотландия ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
My pre-cruise research had suggested that an espresso bar called Fjarå would be a good place to grab a bite to eat. When this was confirmed by a Shetlander we chatted with at The Knab, we headed there for lunch. The place overlooked Da Sletts and was a local hangout rather than a touristy place ... a bonus.

The place was hopping when we arrived shortly before the breakfast menu changed to the lunch menu.

Mui ordered the fish-sans-chips … made with haddock. I got the Fjarå ALT … a vegetarian BLT on a toasted bagel … with avocado in lieu of bacon. I added buffalo mozzarella to the mix. We were both pleased with our selections. I ordered a beer brewed in Lerwick — Azure … which the label on the bottle described as a light, hoppy ale. Truthfully, I didn’t care for it … too hoppy for my taste. Mui had an iced coffee that he said was quite good.Читать далее
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День 3
воскресенье, 7 июля 2019 г., 19:00
⛅ 41 °F
Высота: Уровень моря
North Sea 60.085041, -1.12779860°5’6” N 1°7’40” W
Sailaway from Lerwick
7 июля 2019 г., North Sea ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
After lunch, we took a roundabout way back to Mair’s Pier where Nautica was docked. By this time, the damp cold had seeped into our bones. A cup of hot tea at the Horizons Lounge was in order. This was also a good spot from which to watch our sailaway from Lerwick.

Our group split up for dinner tonight. Sonia and Boris went to Toscana to celebrate Stalik’s 80th birthday. We joined Bill & Star at the Terrace Café where mussels, picked up locally by the chef, were prepared in a Guinness broth.Читать далее
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День 3
воскресенье, 7 июля 2019 г., 22:00
☁️ 48 °F
Высота: Уровень моря
North Sea 60.241836, 1.06429460°14’31” N 1°3’51” E
Surprise from Chef Farid!
7 июля 2019 г., North Sea ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
When we returned to our cabin after dinner there was a surprise awaiting us from our friend, Chef Farid.

Farid was the Executive Chef on the world cruise we did on Oceania’s Insignia in 2017. Though we’ve run into several of the crew members from that voyage since embarking Nautica in Dublin, Farid isn’t one of them.

But he knew of our plans for this cruise and gifted us with a tasty treat. We’ve already eaten the chocolate-dipped strawberries. The champagne is waiting to be shared with our friends soon.

Next up: Bergen, Norway ... 186 NM away.Читать далее
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День 3
воскресенье, 7 июля 2019 г., 23:00 UTC
☀️ 55 °F
Высота: Уровень моря
North Sea 60.227876, 1.53553460°13’40” N 1°32’8” E
Lerwick Photo Gallery
7 июля 2019 г., North Sea ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
Images from today's visit to Lerwick, Shetland Islands are at this link:
https://eenusa.smugmug.com/Cruises/NoGlow/0707L…
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День 4
понедельник, 8 июля 2019 г., 08:00
⛅ 54 °F
Высота: Уровень моря
Норвегия Brøstaneset 60.396777, 5.21806160°23’48” N 5°13’5” E
Cha Ching! Mui Visits the Med Center
8 июля 2019 г., Норвегия ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
The conjunctivitis and sinus infection that has been plaguing Mui since our departure from Turkey — and through the first part of our self-drive in Ireland — is back!

Nautica was on course to its berth in Bergen, Norway when Mui went across the hall to the medical center. Dr “call me Salinas” Mauricio ran some tests and determined that the sinus infection was bacterial ... the eye infection viral. He prescribed the appropriate medication and sat Mui down for an inhalation treatment to help drain the sinuses faster. Mui will get another cannula of meds this evening.Читать далее
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Путешественникso glad he could get good care. awful to be sick on a cruise
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Two to TravelYes ... the meds got rid of both infections this time. And insurance refunded the nearly $1,000 expense.
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ПутешественникGood to have insurance for this. Sorry Mui was ill.
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Two to TravelYes, our medical insurance has good coverage overseas.
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День 4
понедельник, 8 июля 2019 г., 10:00
☁️ 54 °F
Высота: Уровень моря
Норвегия Nordnes 60.401909, 5.31007560°24’7” N 5°18’36” E
Welcome to Bergen (Norway)
8 июля 2019 г., Норвегия ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Our second port of call ... Bergen ... the gateway to the fjords of Norway!

Mui and I were off the ship around 10:00a. Just as it had in 2017, Bergen was welcoming us with overcast skies ... coolish temps. At least it wasn’t raining. But the conditions were not optimum to take the funicular to the top of Mt Fløyen to enjoy the views before hiking back down. It just wasn’t that kind of a day.

Walking through Bryggen, the area of the city designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site — dating back to the 11th century — we headed to the head of Bergen Haven [Bergen Harbor], strolled through the fisketorget [fish market], and joined the short queue at the tourist information office.

A few short minutes later, we had achieved our goal ... with a bonus. Not only did we now have a tourist map in hand, we also had bus tickets to put into play our alternate sightseeing plans.Читать далее
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День 4
понедельник, 8 июля 2019 г., 12:30
☁️ 55 °F
Высота: 33 фт
Норвегия Hegreneset 60.417568, 5.31151560°25’3” N 5°18’41” E
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Gamle Bergen (Old Bergen Museum)
8 июля 2019 г., Норвегия ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Any other time we would have walked the 1 mile between the port and Gamle Bergen [Old Bergen] Museum. Since Mui was feeling poorly, however, we hopped on a public bus instead. The museum was just a short walk from where we got off the bus.

The outdoor museum, which opened in 1946, is set up like a small town with 50+ houses dating from the period between the 18th through the 20th centuries. Many of the houses were moved here from the Bergen city center.

Norway is an expensive country. The museum admission was no exception — Nkr 120 pp ($13 each). I’m not sure the admission was worth it. What was most disappointing was the interior of the buildings, which were clearly lacking TLC [tender loving care] ... a lot of dust; furnishings showing a lot of wear and tear. It didn’t help that docents were available only in one of the houses.

Nonetheless, we enjoyed our experience ... especially wandering the grounds and finding nooks and crannies where we could soak in the atmosphere of “Old Bergen.”Читать далее
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Путешественник Yes.
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День 4
понедельник, 8 июля 2019 г., 21:00
☀️ 54 °F
Высота: Уровень моря
Норвегия Djupeskallen 60.558468, 4.91184560°33’30” N 4°54’43” E
Sailaway from Bergen
8 июля 2019 г., Норвегия ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
Following our outing to Gamle Bergen, we opted to take it easy to give Mui some rest time. The decision to do so was made easier because we’d explored Bryggen — the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bergen — and the neighboring areas on a previous visit to the city. So, we returned to the ship.

Lunch ... a load of laundry ... a nap (for Mui) ... reading and writing (for me). At 4:00p, we went up to the Horizons Lounge for afternoon tea. This was followed by a couple of laps around the deck 5 promenade. Wouldn’t you know it? The sun was breaking through the clouds and patches of blue were appearing in the sky. C’est la vie!

Dinner was with the Sweets. This time in Toscana ... one of the specialty venues on the ship ... excellent Italian menu. We were seated at one of the tables overlooking the aft wall of glass, which gave us excellent views as Nautica set sail from Bergen at 7:00p.

Next port: Ålesund, Norway ... 139 NM away.Читать далее
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День 4
понедельник, 8 июля 2019 г., 23:00
🌙 54 °F
Высота: Уровень моря
Норвегия Nordre Revet 60.643332, 4.87193960°38’36” N 4°52’19” E
Bergen Photo Gallery
8 июля 2019 г., Норвегия ⋅ 🌙 54 °F
Images from today’s visit to Bergen, Norway are at this link:
https://eenusa.smugmug.com/Cruises/NoGlow/0708B…
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День 5
вторник, 9 июля 2019 г., 09:00
☀️ 52 °F
Высота: Уровень моря
Норвегия Aspa 62.468625, 6.15521662°28’7” N 6°9’19” E
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Welcome to Ålesund (Norway)
9 июля 2019 г., Норвегия ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
Our third port of call ... Ålesund ... a Norwegian town that today welcomed us with blue skies and sunshine ... considerably different weather than what we had when we called here for the first time in 2017.Читать далее
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Путешественник Whew!
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Two to TravelPays to start up early before the crowds so you can take your time and enjoy the views.
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вторник, 9 июля 2019 г., 13:00
☀️ 55 °F
Высота: 49 фт
Норвегия Sunnmøre Museum 62.468748, 6.23596262°28’7” N 6°14’9” E
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Ålesund: Stiftinga Sunnmøre Museum
9 июля 2019 г., Норвегия ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
On our first visit to Ålesund — in 2017 — we climbed the 418 steps to the top of Mt Aksla and then explored the Art Deco architecture that sprung up after much of the town was devastated by a fire in 1904. This time, we decided to head out of town.

A short bus ride took us to the Stiftinga Sunnmøre Museum. Sunnmøre refers to the southernmost traditional district of which Ålesund is the main city. The open air museum pays tribute to the coastal folk culture.

There are some 50+ buildings situated in a delightful setting with a path meandering around a lake and through heavily wooded areas. Unlike the Old Bergen Museum, the buildings here were moved from all around the Sunnmøre region. In addition to the structures, there is a boat collection in the båthallen [boat hall]; a Medieval Museum, which was closed today; and a collection of interesting exhibits in the reception hall. In other words, plenty to keep us occupied for about four hours.

One of the highlights of our visit was a hidden trail that the woman at the ticket counter encouraged us to check out. The trail led to a viewpoint from which we enjoyed spectacular views as we ate a light snack to tide us over until lunch time.

That we arrived before any tour busses did gave us a head start and allowed us to explore the museum without encountering anyone else. Perfect.Читать далее
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Путешественник Lovely
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Two to TravelOne of my favorites from the entire cruise.
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Путешественник Nice. Very nice.
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вторник, 9 июля 2019 г., 14:00
⛅ 59 °F
Высота: 20 фт
Норвегия Jugendstilsenteret 62.471413, 6.15150262°28’17” N 6°9’5” E
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Ålesund: Lunch Time!
9 июля 2019 г., Норвегия ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Last time we were in Ålesund (in 2017) we discovered a restaurant called Anno ... overlooking a small square along Ålesundet ... the inner harbor, if you will. We so enjoyed our meal then that there was no question where we would be having lunch this time.

We lucked out with a table on the patio ... sunshine, blue skies, comfy temperatures, excellent food. Sounds like an ideal al fresco lunch to me.

The tagliatelle in a creamy mushroom sauce was still on the menu ... no brainer for me ... with Geiranger Beer to wash it all down. The chorizo salad Mui ordered last time was not on the menu, so he ordered the beef and lamb burger, which he said was excellent.Читать далее
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Путешественник Yes on the pasta with creamy mushroom sauce!!
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вторник, 9 июля 2019 г., 15:00
☀️ 57 °F
Высота: 69 фт
Норвегия Ålesund kirke 62.471177, 6.14559162°28’16” N 6°8’44” E
Ålesund Kyrkje
9 июля 2019 г., Норвегия ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
After lunch, we took a meandering walk back to the pier where Nautica was docked.

Having wandered these streets in 2017, I was happy enough to keep the camera in my bag. Until, that is, we walked up to the Ålesund Church. Never one to miss an opportunity to photograph stained glass windows, murals, and frescoes, I suggested a quick stop.

The beautiful frescoes in the chancel looked vaguely familiar, but I did not recollect previously checking out the stone church, which was built after the 1904 fire. Turns out that we had ... and I later found proof in the form of the photos I took in 2017.

No matter, the beautiful stained glass windows and murals were worth photographing a second time. Especially since the attendant did not charge us admission ... perhaps because he was getting ready to lock up when we popped in for a quick look-see.Читать далее
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ПутешественникBeautiful bluilding.
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вторник, 9 июля 2019 г., 16:00
⛅ 57 °F
Высота: Уровень моря
Норвегия Aspa 62.468601, 6.15339162°28’7” N 6°9’12” E
Ålesund: Afternoon Tea
9 июля 2019 г., Норвегия ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Returning to Nautica around 4:00p, Mui and I headed up to the Horizons Lounge on deck 10 forward for afternoon tea. This time we could not resist adding a couple of tasty accompaniments to our “cuppa with a view.”Читать далее
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вторник, 9 июля 2019 г., 21:00
☀️ 54 °F
Высота: Уровень моря
Норвегия Flø 62.443848, 5.81704662°26’38” N 5°49’1” E
Sailaway Dinner from Ålesund
9 июля 2019 г., Норвегия ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
Tonight was a special “Chef’s Market Dinner.” The menu at the Terrace Café featured Norwegian salmon, shrimp, reindeer, whale, and other delicacies that the Executive Chef had picked up from a local market.

That this special dinner was on a warm-enough-to-sit-outdoors evening made for an excellent al fresco dinner opportunity. That the timing coincided with Nautica’s 7:00p sailaway from Ålesund made for a dinner-with-views. That no one in our group had alternate dining plans was a bonus, giving us a chance to regale each other with how we all took advantage of a great day in port.

Next port: Trondheim, Norway ... 86 NM away.Читать далее
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ПутешественникSalmon, shrimp, etc., YUM YUM!
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вторник, 9 июля 2019 г., 22:00
⛅ 50 °F
Высота: Уровень моря
Норвегия Flaten 62.739109, 6.11709262°44’21” N 6°7’2” E
Ålesund Photo Gallery
9 июля 2019 г., Норвегия ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Images from today’s visit to Ålesund, Norway are at this link:
https://eenusa.smugmug.com/Cruises/NoGlow/0709A…
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День 6
среда, 10 июля 2019 г., 08:00
☀️ 54 °F
Высота: Уровень моря
Норвегия Ytre Havn 63.44088, 10.39873163°26’27” N 10°23’55” E
Welcome to Trondheim (Norway)
10 июля 2019 г., Норвегия ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
Our fourth port of call ... Trondheim ... new-to-us port in Norway.

When we disembark in a new port, seldom do I look down in search of a manhole cover. After all, there’s usually nothing very interesting about these covers. Well, that’s not the case in Trondheim.

I’ll explain the symbolism inherent in the design on the covers here since I won’t be able to do so in the caption.

Trondheim is where the Kings of Norway have been crowned through the ages. This connection between church and state is thus depicted by the figure of a bishop blessing a king, the latter represented with a crown and the scales of justice. The three heads below the bishop and king represent the previous kings of Norway and their blessing of the new monarch.Читать далее
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Путешественникwhat a gorgeous sunny day and so great you got to visit with your friends.
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Two to TravelYup ... great day in Denver, even though the comment posted to Trondheim 😉
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ПутешественникOops. I do much better when I view on the computer rather than respond to a phone notification.
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Two to Travel😄
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День 6
среда, 10 июля 2019 г., 10:00
☀️ 61 °F
Высота: 72 фт
Норвегия Domkirken 63.426914, 10.39698663°25’37” N 10°23’49” E
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Trondheim: Nidarosdomen
10 июля 2019 г., Норвегия ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
We got off the ship’s courtesy shuttle at the second stop ... near Nidarosdomen, billed as the northernmost Medieval Cathedral in the world ... named after the former name of Trondheim ... Nidaros. Construction of the cathedral began in 1070 to provide a final resting place for King Olaf, a Viking King who was canonized and later became the national saint of Norway.

The moniker “dark cathedral” was especially appropriate today as the interior was only dimly lit. I later learned that will change once the lighting upgrade is completed. Restoration work, which began in 1869, continues to this day.

As well as wandering around the interior of the church, we did the Nidarosdomen Spire Climb ... 172 steps up a narrow, curving staircase. Not that difficult, except for the pace which felt like a forced march because there was nowhere to step aside to let those in a hurry go ahead of us. In the end, it was worth it for the aerial views we enjoyed from the viewing terrace.Читать далее
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Путешественник Love those Nordic faces
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Путешественник amazing photo considering the lower light
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Two to TravelYear ISO bumped up quite a bit.
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