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We had a surprise when we started on our 2 sea days – a drill in case of pirate attacks! This was news. I didn’t think the pirates came into this area. At night we are to ensure no lights … Continue reading →

What a beautiful sight when we awoke. We were looking at a beautiful coastline. Rugged mountains provided a dramatic backdrop to a collection of white buildings and a fort sitting on a rock in the harbour. Muscat is a new … Continue reading →

We arrived at our ship in Dubai at 1:30 a.m. Dec. 9 after a 24 hour trip from home. Then up and on our excursions by 8:45 the same morning. Gary went for a trip in the dessert over sand … Continue reading →

Today is our last day on the trip. Tomorrow we land in Copenhagen in the morning, have a city bus tour and head for the airport. The entrance to Oslo reminded us of Stockholm and Helsinki with the same large … Continue reading →

Another beautiful fiord and harbour. The landscape here reminds us of Muskoka, similar rocks, lots of islands, wooden houses with docks and boathouses built on the rocks close to the water. Sharon, Maureen and I went on a tour of … Continue reading →

Today we all took the Flam railway up the mountain. Beautiful scenery. I will let the pictures tell the story here.

Our introduction to Norway was spectacular. We have travelled down a fiord. Surrounded by snow capped mountains which form high walls on both sides. Our first stop is the art deco town of Alesund. This city of 45,000 was rebuilt … Continue reading →

Another beautiful day, another beautiful island. The Shetlands are a group of over 100 islands, mostly unpopulated. The total population is about 22,000 people. Not sure how many sheep I would guess millions based on what we saw! We had … Continue reading →

The Faroes are a group of 18 islands owned by Denmark. The capital is Torshavn and while the Faroes are self governing they do have 2 elected representatives in the Danish government. The islands are barren, hilly, wind blown, with … Continue reading →