Today the Zuiderdam starts our two day visit to Reykjavik. There are too many ships there these two days for all to dock. The port authorities decided we would tender. There would be a free shuttle to the Harpa Concert Hall area. Not Reykjavik Morning We were up early and by … [Read more...] about Voyage of the Vikings: Reykjavik (Not for us)
Voyage of the Vikings: Djupivogur
Today the Zuiderdam visits Djupivogur, Iceland. Yesterday, I heard that the secret to the Icelandic words is to ignore the letter' j'; it’s silent. That makes it easier to say where we are going today! Djupivogur Morning We were up at 5 am. I put away the clean laundry so I … [Read more...] about Voyage of the Vikings: Djupivogur
Voyage of the Vikings: Sea Day 10
We’re ready for today’s sea day after three port days in a row. I joined Steve in the Crow’s nest for coffee shortly after 6 am. Sea Day Morning We went to breakfast in the Lido where I had a bagel and oatmeal. I went ahead and showered with the broken head since we … [Read more...] about Voyage of the Vikings: Sea Day 10
Voyage of the Vikings: Stornoway
We kick off the fourth week of this cruise with our third port in a row which is Stornoway. This is the capital city of Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Stornoway Morning When I got to the crow’s nest for my morning coffee, we were passing Isle of Skye. Since our tour today … [Read more...] about Voyage of the Vikings: Stornoway
Voyage of the Vikings: Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland is the Zuiderdam's destination today. Belfast Morning We were up around 5 am and got coffee at the Lido before heaving to the crow’s nest. I got my usual latte there when it opened at 6 am. We went to the Lido for breakfast after it opened. I had a … [Read more...] about Voyage of the Vikings: Belfast