Random thoughts from the sea
Day 116, Grand World Voyage Saturday, April 29, 2023; Oban, Scotland, U.K. Our amazing weather luck continues to hold. Once again, the forecast was for possible rain in Oban, Scotland, and once again we had no rain. Oban is a resort town on the west coast of Scotland. Its most
Continue reading
Day 115, Grand World Voyage Friday, April 28, 2023; Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland, U.K. I don’t usually have internet access while on shore, but today I was carrying my Skyroam hotspot while on an excursion to the north end of the Isle of Skye. When my phone pinged, I
Continue reading
Day 113, Grand World Voyage Wednesday, April 26, 2023; Bergen, Norway. Heavy clouds… snow… freezing rain… sleet… peek of blue sky… hail. Repeat. Such was today’s weather in Bergen, Norway. Still, it didn’t keep us from have a great day exploring this second-largest Norwegian city. Or at least the tourist
Continue reading
Day 112, Grand World Voyage Tuesday, April 25, 2023; Eidfjord, Norway. If your idea of Norway is a stunningly beautiful fjord, then Hardangerfjorden is for you. The 111-mile fjord is the fifth-longest in the world and the second-longest in Norway. But it is famous not for its length, but its
Continue reading
Day 111, Grand World Voyage Monday, April 24, 2023; Haugesund, Norway. Today started on a high point. At my morning follow-up medical appointment, the doctor said I can ditch the crutches! My knee has healed to the point that I can put my full weight on it. She also adjusted
Continue reading
Day 110, Grand World Voyage Sunday, April 23, 2023; Kristiansand, Norway. Today was not one of my better days since my knee injury, although it wasn’t bad either. I simply did not get off the ship. Earlier I had booked a Holland America tour to Lillesand, considered a beautiful town
Continue reading
Day 109, Grand World Voyage Saturday, April 22, 2023; Oslo, Norway. As we travel farther north, we shiver in the cooler temperatures. We forget that here in Norway, residents are reveling after a cold winter in the comparatively warmer temperatures of their approaching spring. So, it should have been no
Continue reading
Day 108, Grand World Voyage Friday, April 21, 2023; Copenhagen, Denmark. If you are mobility challenged as I am after my fall early this month, the Easy Copenhagen tour is a good choice. For two hours the Holland America excursion took us all around this beautiful city. It was just
Continue reading
Day 107, Grand World Voyage Thursday, April 20, 2023; At Sea, North Sea, Atlantic Ocean. I’m facing a dilemma — which Grand World cruise to pick for 2025. Yesterday Holland America’s president, Gus Antorcha, followed tradition and first announced the 2025 World Cruise itinerary to the passengers on board the
Continue reading
Day 106, Grand World Voyage Wednesday, April 19, 2023; Amsterdam, Netherlands. “Stunning” best describes the floral display at Keukenhof, known as the most beautiful spring garden in Europe. I am thrilled that I was able to see even a small part of this 79-acres park that is only open eight
Continue reading
Recent Comments