Yesterday Kirkwall, today we are not going to Lerwick. We set our alarm for 6:45am. Right after it woke us we were greeted with a message over the intercom system in the room. We were told upon embarking that no announcements would play in the room unless it was an emergency. So when we heard […]
MoreWe were a little late arriving in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, due to some engine difficulties. Apparently, one of the engines was down (needs a part which will be received in Tromso) and we moved along at a more leisurely pace. Sailing in (and out as well) of Kirkwall was picturesque, although it was hazy and […]
MoreWhen we woke we were docked at the Port of Rosyth. It’s a working port and presently there is a British aircraft carrier under construction. You can see it in the distance. The ship in the foreground is off loading cargo. We decided to take the included tour to Edinburgh. The tour was interesting […]
MoreAfter two busy days in Greenwich, we have a day at sea. The weather is glorious, warm and sunny with a slight breeze. We slept in and lolled around the ship. Took a few photos of the vessel. The ship is quite lovely. Plenty of space, most of it quiet. No loud music and […]
MoreWe were planning to go into London proper but decided to stay in Greenwich. We have been to London on a number of occasions but never to Greenwich until yesterday. So, it made sense to stay here and visit the touristy places. Off the ship, off the tender and on to the Royal Observatory. Quite […]
MoreWe checked out of the Marriott and took a taxi to Enderby Pier in Greenwich to join the Viking Star. There were porters waiting at the pier to take our luggage, only to have it appear in our room later in the afternoon.
MoreLanded at Heathrow, Terminal 5, right on time. Flight could not have been better. As we left the airport we were greeted by a warm, sunny day with cooling breezes. Our hotel, the London Marriott Hotel, West India Quay, is located in the heart of Canary Wharf. Our room is nice, with an interesting view.
MoreAnd, so it begins. We are packed and ready to go. On our way to London, then Scotland and onto Norway and the land of the Midnight Sun. Departing on the 6:30 pm flight from Philadelphia to London. Will arrive tomorrow at about 6:30 am. We’ve been waiting for this trip for almost a year. […]
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