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Shetland Islands

Lerwick is Shetland’s only town, with a population of about 7,500 – although about half of the islands’ 22,000 people live within 10 miles of the burgh. Founded as an unofficial marketplace to service 17th century Dutch herring fleets, Lerwick took a long time to grow. Because of its illegal status (and alleged immorality!) theContinue reading “Shetland Islands”

Day Two – Iceland

Today we decided to explore Reykjavik on foot. We took the bus from the ship, since we wanted to save our feet for the town! The tourist information center at Aðalstræti 2 is a good starting point. Aðalstræti is the oldest street in Reykjavík, and the point from which all street numbers begin: the higher the number, the farther fromContinue reading “Day Two – Iceland”

Reykjavik, Iceland

Iceland…a whole country to explore and only two days. Day 1…. We rented a car and set out to explore for as long as we could. We wanted to make it to the famous waterfall Gullfoss, but got sidetracked at Þingvellir National Park. So glad we did! Little did we know, Þingvellir is a site of historical,Continue reading “Reykjavik, Iceland”

What do I pack for Alaska?

Alaska cruise season is quickly approaching. Many people are wondering “WHAT DO I PACK!”. After cruising to Alaska for over 10 years, I think I may have figured this out. 🙂 First off remember….it’s summer! Just because you are heading to the great northern region of Alaska, that does not mean it will be snowing and cold. Sure,Continue reading “What do I pack for Alaska?”

Best things to do in Tallinn, Estonia

A few years ago, we took a Baltic cruise on the Celebrity Eclipse. One of our ports was Tallin, Estonia. Tallinn is a fascinating city. The old town is on a hill and is an easy walk from the cruise terminal. Most cruise lines offer busses for a fee, if you prefer to saveContinue reading “Best things to do in Tallinn, Estonia”

My favorite things to do in Juneau, Alaska

Juneau is the capital of Alaska and is the ONLY state capital that is not accessible by road. I love to get there by cruise ship! My favorite things to do are browse the shops near the dock, go zip lining, take a whale watching excursion, explore Mendenhall Glacier or visit the Alaska Brewing Company.Continue reading “My favorite things to do in Juneau, Alaska”