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…
Pictures of Isafjordur At Last!
We've all been frustrated with technology, and been resistant to asking for help. Me, too. Finally, I sought help from the ship's internet help desk. Before I even asked, I…
Historic Day
Ocean vessel with flag flowing in wind. Even up here in Reykjavik, it feels like a historic day for America. (We do get MSN and a 4-page newspaper.) Despite the…
How is a Cruise Ship Like a CCRC? (and good news!)
Bored, that’s me. Pondering the relationship between my CCRC home and my current isolated, temporary residence on a cruise ship and realizing that both have lots in common: demographic challenges,…
Bye-bye Reykjavik, Stage 2 Starts Here
Sad to report that both of us have now fully canceled all Reykjavik excursions; we'll see that trendy, ancient town from the ship, from separate balconies. Our ship is scheduled…
What?
What should appear below is a NYTimes article about Thursday's volcano eruption in Iceland. It should have no impact on our activity, but it is an unexpected reminder of still…
Splendid Greenland Fjord
BFrom our deck Me holding my laptop up To take pictures of the beauty Beautful! Be cool my friends in the heat wave. We all woke early to take pictures…