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Tokyo/NY, 2025 Silver Dawn

Embarkation January 12, 2024. Traveling through Japan, China, Singapore, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Africa, Portugal, Spain, France, England, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland etc Read more
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  • CathyJonTokyo/NY, 2025 Silver DawnTraveler
    Arc de Triomphe
    Place de la ConcordePlace VendômeColonne Vendôme Inscription: ‘Monument erected to the glory of Napoleon the Great’s Grande Armée'River SeineParisans for a dayMusée d'Orsay (Museum)Palais Garnier Opera house in ParisLouvre Museum: 380,000 objects and 73,000 square meters of exhibition spaceMore Louvre MuseumSaint-Germain-l'Auxerrois Catholic churchPlace du Châtelet, the largest fountain in Napoleon's timeSeine River viewInstitut de FranceAssemblée nationale | Palais BourbonPlace de la Concorde site of guillotine executions in t French Revolution; Louis XVI & AntoinetteThe Quadriga statue on top of the Grand PalaisEiffel TowerPont Alexandre II bridge features four large gold-gilded statues of PegasusLa Madeleine Catholic church

    Paris, Day Three

    April 15, 2025 in France ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F

    From Versailles, we took a 45-minute coach to Paris for a few hours to see the sights, visit the Musée d'Orsay Museum, and then return to the Silver Dawn.

    ...Well, the lines to purchase tickets to the Museum were too long for the time we had. No go.

    So, we took a Hop-On Bus and enjoyed the city views. It's such a beautiful city...    Read more

  • CathyJonTokyo/NY, 2025 Silver DawnTraveler
    Pontsteiger Residential Building
    Windmill city!Traditional Bethmalais clogs, hand-carved from nut-woodThe clog museum in Da Zaanse SchansClog-makerClog-makingBusy shop!Pretty homesteads along our routeCo-Cathedral Basilica of Saint Nicholas near EdamEdam town canalSaint Nicholas ChurchHistoric Weigh House (Waag)Statue of cheese carriers in town of EdamChocolaterie 't Snoepwinkeltje Edam, a family-owned chocolate and candy shopPink bicycle in front of the chocolate shopEdam MuseumGrote Kerk (Great Church)Simonehoeve, a traditional Dutch cheese farm and clog factory in Katwoude

    Amsterdam, Holland, Netherlands

    Apr 17–18, 2025 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F

    We have two events today:
    The first is the "Windmills and Edam" excursion to visit windmills & shops in a local tourist stop named De Zaanse Schans. Then off to Edam, a small historic berg known for cheese-making and distribution.

    Finishing the tour and on the way back to the ship, we"ll stop at a cheese and clog-making factory, (best cheese tasting ever).

    Following lunch on the ship, we will do a walk-about in the city.    Read more

  • CathyJonTokyo/NY, 2025 Silver DawnTraveler
    Keukenhof is internationally recognized for its spectacular display of spring flowers

    Amsterdam, Day Two, Part 3, Tulips!

    April 18, 2025 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F

    Let the pictures speak for themselves!

    Keukenhof is the world's largest spring flower garden, showcasing millions of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and other spring-flowering bulbs.

    It serves as an international showcase for the Dutch floricultural sector, with around 100 flower bulb companies and 500 growers displaying their products.

    The entire garden is replanted annually, with 7 million bulbs hand-planted in the fall to bloom in the spring.

    Tulips!!    Read more

  • CathyJonTokyo/NY, 2025 Silver DawnTraveler
    1464, Holsten Gate is a city gate marking off the western boundary of the old center of Lubeck
    Elbphilharmonie HamburgSt. Pauli PiersMuseum HolstentorEntrance to the MuseumIt was pretty cool that morning!Another view of the MuseumSt. Peter's Church, ProtestantStadtverwaltung HansestadtStadtverwaltung Hansestadt Lübeck government officeHolstentor houses the "Museum Holstentor," which showcases the history of Lübeck's Hanseatic tradeMarienkirche BasilicaStolpersteine, "Stumbling Stones" embedded in pavements, serving as memorials to victims of NazisBäckergang (Baker's Alley)Maritime Guild House and Restaurant; originally founded 1401

    Hamburg, Lubeck, Germany

    Apr 20–21, 2025 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F

    Our 9:30am excursion to Lubeck... the Queen City of the Hanseatic League (1600 to 1900) began with a drive through Hamburg's Red Light District, where we saw the most popular ATM dispenser in the world!

    75-minutes later, we were on a walking tour of Lubeck.    Read more

  • CathyJonTokyo/NY, 2025 Silver DawnTraveler
    Hospital of the Holy Spirit
    Alter of All SaintsLubeck CathedralSt Catherine's ChurchMarienkirche BasilicaMarienkirche (St Mary's) BasilicaMarzipan! Fantastico! In the Marzipan Capital of the WorldCafé Niederegger renowned producer of marzipan & sweets, founded in 1806 by Johann Georg NiedereggeTK-MAX (who knew?)

    Lubeck - Hospital of the Holy Spirit

    April 20, 2025 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F

    Today's excursion began at the Hospital of the Holy Spirit. The building was completed in 1286 and is one of the oldest social institutions still in existence in the world.

    After visiting the Hospital, we strolled along the streets immersed in the local life and old churches. We finally landed at the famous Café Niederegger, where we were each rewarded for our erstwhile morning trek with a delicious marzipan!Read more

  • CathyJonTokyo/NY, 2025 Silver DawnTraveler
    April 1946, a wooden memorial built by Jewish former prisoners was replaced by this stone memorial
    The Bergen-Belsen Memorial in Lower Saxony, GermanyHamburg City HallBecklingen War Military Cemetery Wietzendorf, GermanyEntrance to the MemorialInside the MemorialOne of several mass gravesMass graveCommemorative stonesAnne Frank commemorative burial siteA 3D reconstruction of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp as it stood on April 15, 1945Polish Cross initially erected on September 25, 1945, by Polish survivorsBergen-Belsen Memorial Space of remembranceNearby country-side

    Hamburg, Day Two, Bergen-Belsen Memorial

    April 21, 2025 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F

    Today, we are off on a pilgrimage to Bergen-Belsen Memorial Nazi concentration camp where some 70,000 prisoners lost their lives, including Anne Frank. The grim toll included 30,000 Jews, 20,000 Russians. 15,000 Polish men and women...

    "Extermination by Labor". Several large mass graves on site (mounds).

    The Nazis instituted camp 'identity politics' meant to divide populations...using
    triangle Badges depicting nationalities, lifestyle, religion, region, who arrested by, etc.

    When the Brits liberated the camp in April of 1945. some 10,000 bodies littered the grounds, and over 15,000 died within two weeks of the rescue from typhoid, starvation, tuberculosis, etc.    Read more

  • CathyJonTokyo/NY, 2025 Silver DawnTraveler
    Rosenborg Castle this Renaissance castle houses Danish crown jewels, worn by sitting royals
    Entrance Gate to the CastlePrince Ulrik of Denmark (1611–1633)Sophie of Mecklenburg Queen consort of DenmarkCeilingsOne of many ornate ceilingsKing Christian IV of Denmark and NorwayThe king's tolietWax bust of King FrederikWax bust of Prince GeorgeWax bust of Sophie Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg (1628–1685), Queen of Denmark/NorwayKirsten Munk, a Danish noblewoman who entered into a morganatic marriage with Christian IVThe Regalia CabinetOrnate writing csbinetChristian VI, King of Denmark and Norway, 1730-1746.Knight's Hall

    Copenhaven, Day One, Part 2

    April 23, 2025 in Denmark ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F

    Today we took an excursion to the Rosenborg Castle.

    This Renaissance castle was built by King Christian IV in the early 17th century and served as a royal residence until around 1710. 

    The castle functions as a museum, showcasing the Royal Collections, including artifacts from Danish royal history, from the late 16th to the 19th century.

    We had the opportunity to see the Crown Jewels. The Castle is famously home to the Danish Crown Jewels and royal regalia, which are kept in special vaults within the castle and are worn by the reigning monarch on special occasions.    Read more

  • CathyJonTokyo/NY, 2025 Silver DawnTraveler
    Tivoli Gardens, built in 1843
    1St Alban's Church, the "English Church" built in 1887Gefjon Fountain a large-scale group of oxen pulling a plow being driven by Norse goddess GefjonMemorial Anchor (to Danish Sailors)Copenhagen City HallAxel Towers, a distinctive architectural complexSnacking at the GardensNimb Hotel, a 5-star superior boutique hotel with an exclusive wellness area and a roof terraceChinese TowerThe Pantomine TheaterDragespringvandet FountainNikolaj Art Gallery

    Copenhagen, Day Two

    April 24, 2025 in Denmark ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F

    Our excursion today was "Wonderful Copenhagen & Tivoli."

    We started the tour by visiting St Alban's, the "only Anglican church" in Denmark. We looked about the church grounds for 30 minutes and then headed to Tivoli Gardens, located in the heart of Copenhagen. Tivoli is the second-oldest amusement park in the world.

    Tivoli was filled with children...lots of happiness! The beautiful gardens, gorgeous of greenest grass and vibrant flowers mixed throughout the fun-filled amusement park.

    Instead of taking the coach back, we walked back to the shuttle pick-up. A wonderful city!    Read more

  • CathyJonTokyo/NY, 2025 Silver DawnTraveler
    Uspenski Cathedral
    Sailing into HelsinkiAlexander II StatueHelsinki CathedralUniversity of HelsinkiHankkija HouseMemorial to Mauno Koivisto, former prime ministerParliament HouseThe Diktarhemmet is a writers' residence in Porvoo, Finland, where deserving writers can liveLutheran Porvoo Cathedral built 15th century, although the oldest parts date from the 13th centuryPorvoo Cathedral entranceCourtyard of Porvoo Cathedral, a memorial to those who fell in the 1918 warWhere we rendezvous in PorvooView of Helsinki from the shipPort viewCzarina's Stone, commemorating  first visit of Empress Alexandra FeodorovnaStora Enso Building, logging companyTallberg Business PalaceThree Smiths Statue, 1932

    Helsinki, Finland

    April 26, 2025 in Finland ⋅ ⛅ 36 °F

    Today, our 9:30am Helsinki/Porvoo excursion was a little on the cold side...32 degrees, so we bundled up in our puffers, and upon arriving in Porvoo we walked a few streets. We saw the oldest "cathedral" in Finland (Porvoo Cathedral - only from the outside because of a confirmation ceremony) and ended up in a quaint coffee shop from which we returned to the coach and ship.

    In the afternoon, we walked into downtown Helsinki itself and we were very impressed by the shops, department stores, and vast number of restaurants and coffee shops.    Read more

  • CathyJonTokyo/NY, 2025 Silver DawnTraveler
    "Horse Ride Along The Beach," depicting a person riding a horse at Pakiri Beach in NZAsaro Mudmen depicted in this Steve McCurry photographThe big hall where dinner and entertainment happened!ABBA EntertainersA delicious dessert (?)

    Stockholm Day One, Part 2

    April 29, 2025 in Sweden ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F

    Yes! Another special event - A Night With ABBA - for world cruise travelers! Silversea provided a beautiful dinner and entertainment event which featured ABBA entertainers flown in from Oslo.

    About 170 of us were hosted in a huge countryside (former) factory/warehouse that formerly manufactured dynamite.

    Backstory: Alfred Nobel (of Nobel Prizes's fame) previously owned the dynamite manufacturer building.

    Awesome experience!    Read more

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