Estonia – as far East as I want to go
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…
Dark Clouds
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…
Sea Days and Gratitude
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…
Design Museum Denmark: Unexpectedly Cerebral
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…
A side trip to the Stone Age: the Orkney Islands
Orkney Islands greeted us with a mist so thick you could hardly see the side of the road. Luckily, the mist cleared for these few photos. The Viking heritage is…
The Faroes Islands, or is it Iceland?
At first glance this morning, Torshavn looks very different than either Aukyrei or Isafjordur in Iceland. Torshavn, Faroes Island as we arrived. Population around 30,000 and very urban. But wait,…
Akuyrei–Trees, Gods, Waterfalls
What a change, transiting from Isalfjord to Akuyrei. Both sit on the northwestern coast line of Iceland, with Akuyrei a bit north and central. It could be expected that it…