We breakfasted yesterday morning surrounded by steep mountains rising from the Geiranger Fiord. Simply spectacular. We had dropped those on overland tours at a small town earlier and then we sailed further up the fiord to the township of Geiranger. The rain basically held off so that most of the hour 'scenic cruising' was spent on deck crossing from side to side (port to starboard) seeing all there was to admire and trying to get the perfect shots. Some blue sky added to the photographic composition which was a blessing.
The town itself, approached by the shortest tender trip we have were experienced, was very small and located at end of the fiord. Though small it did have a hop on hop off bus, no doubt only when cruise ships are in, with a journey of two stops. The first, overlooking the township, our ship and looking up the fiord and the second high above on one the the mountains overlooking the town and around the first/last bend in the fiord. Both breathtaking. It was the coldest we've been, but no wind was a bonus. Loving the free wifi on these buses for a very quick FB check in. We sat in the front row of the Tahitian Lounge, on deck ten, which has excellent views to the front of the ship for our return sail out to sea. The weather had deteriorated but was still very dramatic and picturesque.
Sea day today also marked our entry into the Arctic Circle this afternoon. A busy day of talks, trivia, choir and reading. Formal night tonight which some people take very seriously. There is such a range of 'formal' no one would feel out of place.
There is enough movement to remind you you are in the Norwegian Sea but not enough to make you lose your footing and certainly not enough to lose your lunch! Happy for this to continue!
Last night's 'Princess Patter', the daily what's on sheet, stated that sunrise was 3.26am and Sunset 'N/A'. For tomorrow ... Sunrise N/A and Sunset N/A. "Today (June 8) the sun will rise after 3 and we expect to have daylight all the way through to June 17th after 11pm". It would feel stranger at home to have no nighttime. The cabin curtains are heavy, it's too cold to spend any length of time outside and once you close your eyes it's dark! It is odd though.
Last antibiotics tonight. Am much better but not 100% yet. My 'do re mi' today was still not my best!
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