Tromsø

What a rainy day. We had scheduled a 3-hour walking tour, but I misread the meeting point info. And since it was pouring out, I let them know that we wouldn't be joining.

We sat in the Atrium and had a coffee and a chat with some nice Australians. We decided to take a taxi to the City Center. There are nice shops and a walking street. The shop on the square had a lovely assortment of local snacks, including sausages made from whale, reindeer, and moose. They tasted like sausages. There were Norwegian knits, ornaments, and typical souvenirs. Wayne got his typical ball cap, and I got a rain hat that does a great job.

We stopped at a coffee shop for hot bevs and pastries.

Back at the ship, we doffed the soggy duds and enjoyed a rest.

Quick dinner at O'Sheehans, followed by a blueberry crepe in the Garden Cafe. We spoke with Tim & Lisa who we first met last winter on an excursion in Vietnam. I made a pseudo "medicine ball" since I'm still battling what I call "kennel cough."Leia mais