Kiel Canal
This morning we ejected ourselves from the Baltic Sea, via the Kiel Canal into the North Sea. The Kiel Canal is a 61-mile shortcut (like the C&O Canal in Maryland…
This morning we ejected ourselves from the Baltic Sea, via the Kiel Canal into the North Sea. The Kiel Canal is a 61-mile shortcut (like the C&O Canal in Maryland…
Some may not know the history of Estonia, or its two sister states (Latvia and Lithuania). All three are tiny little countries (think 2 New England states each). Latvia and…
From our balcony, the town of Helsinki, Finland. The tents are market stalls; the orange ones are food. You can see the ferry on the left, the swim club in…
Our gratitude and joy at being able to take this trip, buoyed by the love and support of friends and family is genuine—but I would be very remiss if I…
This 46-day cruise has about 16 Sea Days, during which the ship never docks. That’s many more than most people are willing to pay for. We signed up for all…
Normally, museums follow a predictable pattern, but not this one. Recently moved to what had been Frederick’s Hospital, the entrance to the Design Museum Denmark opens unto a large hall…
We awakened in Stavanger, Norway on Monday to a cityscape that was a cruise ship parking lot. Yes, we were back to civilization! The following day, Kristiansand’s cruise ship crowd…