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Baltic Cruise - August 2012 on Oceania

August 9 - 21, 2012 on Marina. Not counting glimpses of Iceland and a few hours in Stockholm (sigh - beautiful city), we visited 9 ports in 8 countries, with 5 different currencies, 3 different time zones, and numerous languages. It was a fantastic cruise on a wonderful cruise line. If you like photography, you will LOVE the Baltic! Pictures are by Ruth AND Howard. Hit the "All" button below to display all. If you want to see a larger picture, double click it. If you'd like to run a slide show, hit the "slideshow" button. Comments welcome. 2nd album has yet more pics - I just couldn't stop taking pictures in this beautiful part of Europe!
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We boarded a plane for Reykjavik. After seeing the pillow, I'm thinking, I'm sure glad many Scandinavians speak English!
We boarded a plane for Reykjavik. After seeing the pillow, I'm thinking, "I'm sure glad many Scandinavians speak English!"		 After a connecting AM flight to Copenhagen we got Danish kroner & took a commuter train to Central Station.
After a connecting AM flight to Copenhagen we got Danish kroner & took a commuter train to Central Station.		 Howard & I wondered how people find their bicycles in this city! I think they've got Amsterdam beat!
Howard & I wondered how people find their bicycles in this city! I think they've got Amsterdam beat!		 After a rest, we walked to closeby Tivoli Gardens & ate at Wagamama (casual with excellent Asian food).
After a rest, we walked to closeby Tivoli Gardens & ate at Wagamama (casual with excellent Asian food).
We saw the beautiful Pantomine Theater & its peacock curtain. Feathers open from 2 sides at performance time.
We saw the beautiful Pantomine Theater & its peacock curtain. Feathers open from 2 sides at performance time.		 Howard eyed the roller coasters & I eyed the swings, but so soon after eating, decided to pass.
Howard eyed the roller coasters & I eyed the swings, but so soon after eating, decided to pass.		 5 pack to go, please kept concession lines short. We wanted to stay for 10PM concert but sleepiness stopped that!
"5 pack to go, please" kept concession lines short. We wanted to stay for 10PM concert but sleepiness stopped that!		 Around 8 it rained a little bit. Around 8:30 the lights came on. This is Nimb building at dusk.
Around 8 it rained a little bit. Around 8:30 the lights came on. This is Nimb building at dusk.
Next AM before transfer to the ship, we went to Botanical Gardens near Rosenberg. 5-6 weddings are held there each weekend day.
Next AM before transfer to the ship, we went to Botanical Gardens near Rosenberg. 5-6 weddings are held there each weekend day.		 After ship checkin, I went back out while Howard conserved his feet. Here's the Little Mermaid.
After ship checkin, I went back out while Howard conserved his feet. Here's the Little Mermaid.		 I visited nearby Kastellet, an old fort with pretty buildings.
I visited nearby Kastellet, an old fort with pretty buildings. 		I took a city water bus to see a couple of the sights. Here's the beautiful Opera, which sits right on the water.
I took a city water "bus" to see a couple of the sights. Here's the beautiful Opera, which sits right on the water.
Of course, a stop at Nyhavn is compulsory. It was a beautiful Saturday & the place was jammed.
Of course, a stop at Nyhavn is compulsory. It was a beautiful Saturday & the place was jammed.		 It was rush hour on the water. Canal tours are popular; I just took the water bus.
It was rush hour on the water. Canal tours are popular; I just took the water bus.		 There was even a lightship at Nyhavn - a plus for Ruth!
There was even a lightship at Nyhavn - a plus for Ruth!		 I didn't need to know Danish to know what this meant! Went back to the ship for dinner.
I didn't need to know Danish to know what this meant! Went back to the ship for dinner.
Our 1st meal shipboard, at Howard's favorite place - the Terrace. (I should have told someone to move out of Howard's sun!)
Our 1st meal shipboard, at Howard's favorite place - the Terrace. (I should have told someone to move out of Howard's sun!)		 The next morning we woke up in Warnemuende, Germany, where we rented a car. Howard loved the Mercedes diesel Europcar gave us.
The next morning we woke up in Warnemuende, Germany, where we rented a car. Howard loved the Mercedes diesel Europcar gave us.		 We drove to a suburb of Berlin (2 hrs.), reaching a top speed of 141 MPH (but my photo shows just 131.) It felt like 60.
We drove to a suburb of Berlin (2 hrs.), reaching a top speed of 141 MPH (but my photo shows "just" 131.) It felt like 60.		 We took an S-bahn train to Nordbahnhof, where we visited the Gedenkstatte Berliner Mauer (a part of still-standing Berlin Wall)
We took an S-bahn train to Nordbahnhof, where we visited the Gedenkstatte Berliner Mauer (a part of still-standing Berlin Wall)
On the way there, we passed the Brandenburg Gate. I love Germany, as I lived there (Bonn) as a kid.
On the way there, we passed the Brandenburg Gate. I love Germany, as I lived there (Bonn) as a kid.		 Since moving the capital back to Berlin from Bonn, a host of interesting govt buildings have cropped up.
Since moving the capital back to Berlin from Bonn, a host of interesting govt buildings have cropped up. 		I had gotten reservations for entry into the dome of the Reichstag building. You walk up a spiraling ramp to the top.
I had gotten reservations for entry into the dome of the Reichstag building. You walk up a spiraling ramp to the top.		 We had fun taking self-portraits in the mirrored glass of the funnel in the middle.
We had fun taking self-portraits in the mirrored glass of the funnel in the middle.
The German government meets below in the basement as tourists walk above, admiring the views & unique architecture.
The German government meets below in the basement as tourists walk above, admiring the views & unique architecture.		 Howard used the earphones to learn about buildings he was viewing (Brand. Gate, Amer. embassy, etc.)
Howard used the earphones to learn about buildings he was viewing (Brand. Gate, Amer. embassy, etc.)		 We were getting a little tired, so took a pedicab back to the S-bahn station for our trip back to the ship.
We were getting a little tired, so took a pedicab back to the S-bahn station for our trip back to the ship.		 The ship was docked in Warnemuende, which had a lighthouse. I HAD to go see it!
The ship was docked in Warnemuende, which had a lighthouse. I HAD to go see it!
It also had a beach area. I enjoyed a nice sunset there.
It also had a beach area. I enjoyed a nice sunset there.		 We loved the $200 upgrade we snagged from an inside cabin to a high-level veranda cabin. (Secret=book a GTY inside cabin!)
We loved the $200 upgrade we snagged from an inside cabin to a high-level veranda cabin. (Secret=book a GTY inside cabin!)		 The next morning we rented a car in Ronne, on the Danish island of Bornholm. This was the view from our (upgraded) veranda.
The next morning we rented a car in Ronne, on the Danish island of Bornholm. This was the view from our (upgraded) veranda.		 Svaneke is a charming town with a great water tower. The town received an award for historic preservation in 1975.
Svaneke is a charming town with a great water tower. The town received an award for historic preservation in 1975.
The town has beautiful wooden houses (this one with pretty baby carriage), brewery, glass factory, lighthouse, mills, & more.
The town has beautiful wooden houses (this one with pretty baby carriage), brewery, glass factory, lighthouse, mills, & more. 		At Svaneke Bolcher (candy shop) you can watch hard candy being made.
At Svaneke Bolcher (candy shop) you can watch hard candy being made.		 I was fascinated by the different molles (windmills) on the island. This one is Bech's Molle, dating from 1629.
I was fascinated by the different "molles" (windmills) on the island. This one is Bech's Molle, dating from 1629.		 Smokehouses are common on the island, and you see their smokestacks everywhere. Many serve smoked fish.
Smokehouses are common on the island, and you see their smokestacks everywhere. Many serve smoked fish.
Gudhjem had a gleaming white mill & an art museum; nearby Melsted had glass making demos at the Baltic Art Glass company.
Gudhjem had a gleaming white mill & an art museum; nearby Melsted had glass making demos at the Baltic Art Glass company.		 Something unique to Bornholm is the round church. 4 remain. This is Ostelllars, built in 1150.
Something unique to Bornholm is the round church. 4 remain. This is Ostelllars, built in 1150.		 It's the largest round church. Inside are beautiful friezes depicting religious scenes.
It's the largest round church. Inside are beautiful friezes depicting religious scenes. 		We ate lunch in Allinge, a town with a stunning church.
We ate lunch in Allinge, a town with a stunning church.
On the way back to Ronne, after visiting Svaneke, Gudhjem, Melsted, Allinge, etc., we stopped in Nyker.
On the way back to Ronne, after visiting Svaneke, Gudhjem, Melsted, Allinge, etc., we stopped in Nyker.		 Ny Kirke is the smallest round church, & a bit newer: built in 1610.
Ny Kirke is the smallest round church, & a bit newer: built in 1610.		 Next: Gdynia, close to Gdansk. I took the shuttle, exchanged a few $ to zloty, and found the funky train to Gdansk.
Next: Gdynia, close to Gdansk. I took the shuttle, exchanged a few $ to zloty, and found the funky train to Gdansk.		 Here's train station. After 35 mins. & many stops, walking through a tunnel & walking 10 mins. you're at Old Town Gdansk.
Here's train station. After 35 mins. & many stops, walking through a tunnel & walking 10 mins. you're at Old Town Gdansk.
I walked the Royal Route where the architecture was amazing. Gdansk Old Town was totally destroyed in WWII but rebuilt.
I walked the "Royal Route" where the architecture was amazing. Gdansk Old Town was totally destroyed in WWII but rebuilt.		 The huge crane (Gdansk Zuraw) dominates the waterfront.
The huge crane (Gdansk Zuraw) dominates the waterfront.		 Detail of figures on the Golden House.
Detail of figures on the "Golden House." 		The Neptune Fountain has stood in front of Artus Court since 1633.
The Neptune Fountain has stood in front of Artus Court since 1633.
Royal Route and archway of one of the gates
Royal Route and archway of one of the gates		 Riverside view of Gdansk from near Green Gate
Riverside view of Gdansk from near Green Gate		 You can't help seeing the huge town hall from just about anywhere along the Royal Route
You can't help seeing the huge town hall from just about anywhere along the Royal Route		 I took the Zegluga boat but you can also take a galeon ship through Gdansk's famous shipyards to Westerplatte.
I took the Zegluga boat but you can also take a galeon ship through Gdansk's famous shipyards to Westerplatte.
At Westerplatte you can tour a bunker & walk to the huge monument. This is where WWII broke out in Sept. 1939.
At Westerplatte you can tour a bunker & walk to the huge monument. This is where WWII broke out in Sept. 1939.		 Across the river is the Nowy Port lighthouse, which also saw action in WWII. It has a time ball that goes up/down 4X daily.
Across the river is the Nowy Port lighthouse, which also saw action in WWII. It has a time ball that goes up/down 4X daily.		 Next day: Visby, on Sweden's island of Gotland. Tendered to town; headed to the pretty & old Klinten area.
Next day: Visby, on Sweden's island of Gotland. Tendered to town; headed to the pretty & old Klinten area. 		The smallest house (14 square meters) is reportedly for sale for 1.5M USD.
The smallest house (14 square meters) is reportedly for sale for 1.5M USD.
I looked at the church ruins (this is St. Gertrudes?) There are 92 medieval churches still in use on the island, plus ruins.
I looked at the church ruins (this is St. Gertrudes?) There are 92 medieval churches still in use on the island, plus ruins.		 The old wood Burmeister House dates from the 17th C. Near here, I found free WiFi at the Fornsal Museum and emailed Shelby.
The old wood Burmeister House dates from the 17th C. Near here, I found free WiFi at the Fornsal Museum and emailed Shelby. 		There are at least 7 church ruins in Visby alone. Here is St. Nicholai.
There are at least 7 church ruins in Visby alone. Here is St. Nicholai.		 Large parts of the old city wall are intact. Here's the gate at Dalmansporten.
Large parts of the old city wall are intact. Here's the gate at Dalmansporten.
Rams are the symbol of Visby. After seeing around 8, I stopped counting. Later I saw a whole truckload go by!
Rams are the symbol of Visby. After seeing around 8, I stopped counting. Later I saw a whole truckload go by!		 St. Karin church still has a lot of partial walls intact, but no roof. It was fun to photograph.
St. Karin church still has a lot of partial walls intact, but no roof. It was fun to photograph.		 St. Merien church is the only Visby church intact & it is gorgeous. The cupolas are wooden.
St. Merien church is the only Visby church intact & it is gorgeous. The cupolas are wooden.		 Walls photographed from the outside, up in NE area of Old Town Visby.
Walls photographed from the outside, up in NE area of Old Town Visby.
Church ruins, the old apothecary, and St. Mary's (Merien) dominate the part of town facing the harbor.
Church ruins, the old apothecary, and St. Mary's (Merien) dominate the part of town facing the harbor.		 Almedalen Park used to be Visby's medieval harbor.
Almedalen Park used to be Visby's medieval harbor. 		It was hard to tear myself away from this beautiful town - a photographer's dream! See 2nd Baltic gallery for more pix!
It was hard to tear myself away from this beautiful town - a photographer's dream! See 2nd Baltic gallery for more pix!		 After a time change, we woke up in Riga, Latvia. We changed $20 for lats & set out to see what Latvia was about. (Vansu tilts)
After a time change, we woke up in Riga, Latvia. We changed $20 for lats & set out to see what Latvia was about. (Vansu tilts)
We walked down to Akman's tilts (bridge) & took a HOHO bus. It started from the huge Latvian Riflemen Monument.
We walked down to Akman's tilts (bridge) & took a HOHO bus. It started from the huge Latvian Riflemen Monument.		 After making one circle, we got back on & then got off at Central Tiirgus (market), housed in big hangars.
After making one circle, we got back on & then got off at Central Tiirgus (market), housed in big hangars.		 You can take a boat tour on the Daugava river, but we just watched as one passed us near the market.
You can take a boat tour on the Daugava river, but we just watched as one passed us near the market.		 Trams are popular in Riga & you see tracks and overhead lines everywhere in Old Town Riga.
Trams are popular in Riga & you see tracks and overhead lines everywhere in Old Town Riga.
The Nativity Church, an Orthodox Cathedral, was beautiful.
The Nativity Church, an Orthodox Cathedral, was beautiful.		 The interior was GORGEOUS, but no pictures were allowed, so I had to settle for this picture of the entry way.
The interior was GORGEOUS, but no pictures were allowed, so I had to settle for this picture of the entry way.		 Riga has an astounding collection of art nouveau buildings. Alberta iela (street) is wonderful.
Riga has an astounding collection of art nouveau buildings. Alberta iela (street) is wonderful.		 You have to look up to see many of the best sights in Riga! This was on Alberta.
You have to look up to see many of the best sights in Riga! This was on Alberta.
You also have to have money to live here, and patience for all the tourists who come to gawk at your house or apt building!
You also have to have money to live here, and patience for all the tourists who come to gawk at your house or apt building!		 Elizabetes is also a good street, although I had a bit of trouble finding it after Alberta.
Elizabetes is also a good street, although I had a bit of trouble finding it after Alberta. 		Elizabetes 10B was designed by Eizensteins, built in 1903 & restored in 2000. There are 2 giant faces, one not visible here.
Elizabetes 10B was designed by Eizensteins, built in 1903 & restored in 2000. There are 2 giant faces, one not visible here.		 This area is about a 10 min. walk from where smallish cruise ships dock. I barely scratched the surface of Riga's art nouveau!
This area is about a 10 min. walk from where smallish cruise ships dock. I barely scratched the surface of Riga's art nouveau!
I saw an amazing array of lighthouses/aids to navigation on this cruise. This one was at mouth of Daugava River approaching Riga
I saw an amazing array of lighthouses/aids to navigation on this cruise. This one was at mouth of Daugava River approaching Riga		 Next day: Tallinn, Estonia. Ruth headed straight for the Old Town. (This is Katariina Kaik, a narrow lane with small shops.)
Next day: Tallinn, Estonia. Ruth headed straight for the Old Town. (This is Katariina Kaik, a narrow lane with small shops.)		 To avoid cobblestones & hills & to do something different, Howard found a tram to take him to the zoo.
To avoid cobblestones & hills & to do something different, Howard found a tram to take him to the zoo.		 Howard photographed a white stork for me, as he knows I love large birds.
Howard photographed a white stork for me, as he knows I love large birds.
Bears and tigers and llamas, oh my!
Bears and tigers and llamas, oh my! 		Some of Old Tallinn's town walls are still intact.
Some of Old Tallinn's town walls are still intact.		 I paid a few euros to walk on one of the walls at Hellemann Tower.
I paid a few euros to walk on one of the walls at Hellemann Tower. 		Another church tower (St. Nicholas maybe?) & wall tower. I wish now I had taken notes!
Another church tower (St. Nicholas maybe?) & wall tower. I wish now I had taken notes!
Pretty Puhaivaimu street.
Pretty Puhaivaimu street.		 Patkuli Viewing Platform
Patkuli Viewing Platform		 Everything in the Baltic is colorful & Toompea Castle (now govt offices) is no exception.
Everything in the Baltic is colorful & Toompea Castle (now govt offices) is no exception.		 The gorgeous Alexander Nevsky cathedral had scaffolding, so I photographed only part of it.
The gorgeous Alexander Nevsky cathedral had scaffolding, so I photographed only part of it.
A jumble of buildings near Raekoja Plats (Town Square)
A jumble of buildings near Raekoja Plats (Town Square)		 I believe this is Puhavaimu kirik (church) but with at least 5 churches in Old Tallinn, I have forgotten!
I believe this is Puhavaimu kirik (church) but with at least 5 churches in Old Tallinn, I have forgotten!		 Terrace for dinner: Chef was a friendly Frenchman. When asked to pose for a picture, he whipped off his hat to give to Howard.
Terrace for dinner: Chef was a friendly Frenchman. When asked to pose for a picture, he whipped off his hat to give to Howard.		 With a time change, we woke up in St. Petersburg. Indy travel's hard, so we used Alla Tours. Here's wonderful guide Alexandra.
With a time change, we woke up in St. Petersburg. Indy travel's hard, so we used Alla Tours. Here's wonderful guide Alexandra.
After waiting in lines to get off ship & thru Russian passport control we were on our way, 1st making a short photo stop.
After waiting in lines to get off ship & thru Russian passport control we were on our way, 1st making a short photo stop.		 St. P's subway has extremely long tunnels going down, plus tons of marble & artwork in the stations.
St. P's subway has extremely long tunnels going down, plus tons of marble & artwork in the stations. 		We also had a potty stop at this pectopah (restaurant). Can you say McDonalds in Russian? I couldn't.
We also had a potty stop at this pectopah (restaurant). Can you say "McDonalds" in Russian? I couldn't.		 Peter & Paul fortress as seen from near the Rostal Columns
Peter & Paul fortress as seen from near the Rostal Columns
Massive St. Issacs cathedral from the van
Massive St. Issacs cathedral from the van		 On to Catherine's Palace in Pushkin, the royal family's summer residence. The gate's top dressing was even beautiful.
On to Catherine's Palace in Pushkin, the royal family's summer residence. The gate's top dressing was even beautiful.		 My 1st glimpse of the gleaming cupolas. We were lucky to have a beautiful day by mid-morning.
My 1st glimpse of the gleaming cupolas. We were lucky to have a beautiful day by mid-morning. 		The inside was beautiful, but the outside & those gleaming cupolas were what really got to me.
The inside was beautiful, but the outside & those gleaming cupolas were what really got to me.
It goes on forever. Tour groups get early entry, but it was still very crowded.
It goes on forever. Tour groups get early entry, but it was still very crowded.		 To protect flooring, we had to wear booties. Doesn't Howard look cute?
To protect flooring, we had to wear booties. Doesn't Howard look cute?		 Why look! It's Catherine herself!
Why look! It's Catherine herself!		 Detail
Detail
Each part was beautiful.
Each part was beautiful. 		The famous Amber Room. We weren't allowed to photograph inside, so Howard took this picture before going in.
The famous Amber Room. We weren't allowed to photograph inside, so Howard took this picture before going in.		 The gardens
The gardens		 We saw many brides in the Baltic, but this segway bride took the cake for creativity & beautiful location (Catherine's Palace)
We saw many brides in the Baltic, but this segway bride took the cake for creativity & beautiful location (Catherine's Palace)
After lunch, it was on to Peterhof, built by Peter the Great, to see fountains. Amazingly they're all gravity fed - no pumps!
After lunch, it was on to Peterhof, built by Peter the Great, to see fountains. Amazingly they're all gravity fed - no pumps!		 The Lower Gardens are spectacular - filled with gilt (of course!)
The Lower Gardens are spectacular - filled with gilt (of course!)		 Howard loved the old Eastern block guard shack, but wondered where the guard was!
Howard loved the old Eastern block guard shack, but wondered where the guard was!		 Peterhof is at least 20 miles from central SP, so we took a hydrofoil like this back to the center city.
Peterhof is at least 20 miles from central SP, so we took a hydrofoil like this back to the center city.
The next day we were taken to a gift shop to pay for our 2-day tour. Howard & I were amazed by the matryoshka dolls for sale!
The next day we were taken to a gift shop to pay for our 2-day tour. Howard & I were amazed by the matryoshka dolls for sale!		 Then it was on to the Hermitage & Winter Palace, which get over 3 mil. visitors a year.
Then it was on to the Hermitage & Winter Palace, which get over 3 mil. visitors a year. 		Rembrandt, Picasso, you name it, it's there! Alexandra told us water is prohibited due to a past mad Lithuanian with acid.
Rembrandt, Picasso, you name it, it's there! Alexandra told us water is prohibited due to a past mad Lithuanian with acid.		 Da Vinci's Little Madonna is a big draw & you have to photograph it quickly & move on.
Da Vinci's "Little Madonna" is a big draw & you have to photograph it quickly & move on.
Archway after archway!
Archway after archway!		 I wanted colorful onion domes & got them at the Church of our Savior on Spilled Blood. (Tsar Alexander II was killed here)
I wanted colorful onion domes & got them at the Church of our Savior on Spilled Blood. (Tsar Alexander II was killed here)		 What can I say? I love color, and St. Petersburg is a VERY colorful place!
What can I say? I love color, and St. Petersburg is a VERY colorful place!		 The interior was just as beautiful, or more so, than the exterior.
The interior was just as beautiful, or more so, than the exterior.
The angles fascinated me.
The angles fascinated me.		 After visiting the church we were treated to a boat ride on 3 rivers. Elegant buildings lined the embankments.
After visiting the church we were treated to a boat ride on 3 rivers. Elegant buildings lined the embankments.		 Last, we toured Peter & Paul fortress, including the inside of the cathedral. Not surprisingly, we saw lots of gilt inside!
Last, we toured Peter & Paul fortress, including the inside of the cathedral. Not surprisingly, we saw lots of gilt inside!		 Next day: Helsinki. I bought a day ticket & took a city-run ferry to Suomenlinna fortress (museums, lths, fort, etc.)
Next day: Helsinki. I bought a day ticket & took a city-run ferry to Suomenlinna fortress (museums, lths, fort, etc.)
The Helsinki skyline from the ferry. (Note other Oceania cruise ship docked right in the harbor!)
The Helsinki skyline from the ferry. (Note other Oceania cruise ship docked right in the harbor!)		 You could easily spend a day there, but my trip had to be short. These colorful warehouses caught my eye.
You could easily spend a day there, but my trip had to be short. These colorful warehouses caught my eye. 		Old barracks on Suomenlinna.
Old barracks on Suomenlinna.		 Back in Helsinki, I stumbled upon the Bridge of Love on the way to Katajanokka island
Back in Helsinki, I stumbled upon the Bridge of Love on the way to Katajanokka island
The Lutheran Cathedral sits high on a big rock, towering over the harbor
The Lutheran Cathedral sits high on a big rock, towering over the harbor		 Alexander II (Finns liked him; Russians assassinated him) stands in front of the cathedral
Alexander II (Finns liked him; Russians assassinated him) stands in front of the cathedral		 Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral on Katajanokka Island
Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral on Katajanokka Island 		The Old Market Hall on Helsinki's Kauppatori (Market Square)
The Old Market Hall on Helsinki's Kauppatori (Market Square)
I went back to the ship to get Howard. We ended up at the train station, which has huge art deco men outside.
I went back to the ship to get Howard. We ended up at the train station, which has huge art deco men outside. 		The men from below
The men from below		 Art deco touches were everywhere.
Art deco touches were everywhere.		 Howard found slot machines in the station. (He looked but didn't play.)
Howard found slot machines in the station. (He looked but didn't play.)
We did a little shopping, passing Angry Birds, which originated in Finland.
We did a little shopping, passing Angry Birds, which originated in Finland.		 Our last dinner was at Jacques & then we went to Martinis to have someone take our picture.
Our last dinner was at Jacques & then we went to Martinis to have someone take our picture. 		Early the next AM, I looked out to see parts of the Stockholm archipelago - 24,000 islands & inlets around Stockholm.
Early the next AM, I looked out to see parts of the Stockholm archipelago - 24,000 islands & inlets around Stockholm.		 Archipelago - wiggling through islands an hour or 2 out of Stockholm
Archipelago - wiggling through islands an hour or 2 out of Stockholm
We waited in Horizons Lounge for our group to be called for disembarkation.
We waited in Horizons Lounge for our group to be called for disembarkation.		 We wanted to see Stockholm's famous arty/cavish subway, but ran out of time & headed to the airport.
We wanted to see Stockholm's famous arty/cavish subway, but ran out of time & headed to the airport.		 We cabbed to the train station & took Arlanda Express (20 quick mins. to airport - hardly had time to use free WiFi)!
We cabbed to the train station & took Arlanda Express (20 quick mins. to airport - hardly had time to use free WiFi)!		 Shelby told us Icelandair reported delay due to disturbance at our gate in Reykjavik - but it was really congestion.
Shelby told us Icelandair reported delay due to "disturbance" at our gate in Reykjavik - but it was really "congestion."
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Ruth 11-Sep-2012 03:06
I'm just getting around to looking at all your photos. Amazing photography! Interesting buildings, lots of color, and beautiful scenery. Looks like an awesome trip. If Stan ever finishes culling our Alaska pics, I'll post them. I am enjoying the explanations that you put on Facebook.
joseantonio31-Aug-2012 19:05
Very nice report on this cruise...V
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