Time, unfortunately, is not standing still as it is on the clock above in Gamla Stan, so get ready for a full day of touring Stockholm at a respectable pace. You’ll see a lot, but you’ll only skim Stockholm’s surface if you’re visiting for the day on a cruise that calls on the Swedish capital…. read more of “Stockholm: One…”
Say hello to the Easter tree. Actually, it’s not a tree at all but a collection of long willowy twigs with yellow feathers attached. This is the traditional Easter decoration here in Sweden. Easter, or Påsk as it is known, has some, er, “different” traditions associated with it. If you’re cruising to Sweden or just… read more of “Stranger In A…”
Do you recognize the castle in the background? I’ll give you a hint. It was the inspiration and setting for one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays. Think about it for for a few minutes while I introduce myself. I’m the guy in the photo. My name is Ralph Grizzle, and I am an American (from Asheville,… read more of “Välkommen to…”
Here are some snaps from our 2008 Voyage of the Vikings cruise aboard the Maasdam. We took a picture of the sun only because we did not see it very often. What a fantastic trip! Carolyn Sherley and Philip Power
We received this note and photos from guests who sailed aboard Eurodam last summer. We were on the July 25, 2008, Eurodam cruise that departed from Copenhagen. The itinerary included Norway, England, and Scotland. Over half a year later and we are still savouring the memories of those 10 days. Thank you for a wonderful… read more of “Postcards from…”
We received these photos from a blog reader. Hi, My wife and I were on the Eurodam’s prelude cruise from Rotterdam to Copenhagen. When we noticed “she” was coming to the Firth of Forth last summer, we decided that — as I had not managed to get a “full shot” of the ship — perhaps… read more of “Postcards from…”
