Live from RSSC Voyager sailing July 15, 2022

[mdunne48]

Day 11 / 26 - Gothenburg, Sweden

 

Another beautiful day awaits us on our visit to Gothenburg. Temperatures should be in the upper 60’s with partly sunny skies. We will forgo the tour planned in order to visit the city center on foot.

 

Got to get those steps in.

 

Another reason though is there has been a noticeable change around the ship. Many more people are wearing masks. The captain’s announcement leaving Oslo last night included the phrase “we are requesting all guests to wear masks in public areas.” There was also a sign leaving Compass Rose requesting the same. 

 

We have seen shielded personnel on both our deck and deck 8 carrying specimen sample type boxes. 

 

Some good signs are that Krew Kapers is being held tonight and the Regent production company is coming back with their show “ Hollywood Musicals”. 

 

No announcements of any kind have been made as to the number of cases or even as to one case. 

 

I have not been commenting that much concerning food lately. It has been consistently great!!! However into day 26 we needed to cut back. We have been forgoing appetisers or even entrees in lieu of a small plate. Last night we had the “Thanksgiving Turkey dinner” excellent on all levels.

 

Gothenburg calls…… later

 

[never2home]

23 minutes ago, mdunne48 said:

No announcements of any kind have been made as to the number of cases or even as to one case. 

We are in day 4 of a 6 day quarantine.  My husband had sniffles and tested positive.  I am still negative, fingers crossed.

[never2home]

5 hours ago, never2home said:

We are in day 4 of a 6 day quarantine.  My husband had sniffles and tested positive.  I am still negative, fingers crossed.

Oh, yes, we are on Voyager.

[rcandkc]

As soon as we got home, my husband and I tested on 2 different days….negative…before leaving house for appointments.  We did wear masks in elevators and busses, but we talked maskless to many people in restaurant and lounges.  I think we probably have had it sometime and just don’t know. We know that the bridge instructor had it and was in quarantine 5 days until testing negative.  We had a great time on Voyager and was happy we didn’t have to test to come home. 

[mdunne48]

Day 11 / 26 - Gothenburg, Sweden (continued)

 

Many more masks today (including us) we’re visible on the shuttle bus into Gothenburg.

 

Another great stop!!! We could not walk into town from our berth at quay 157. It was about a 15 minute ride on the shuttle bus.  The ship is docked right next to the Volvo automotive museum. 

Gothenburg is a great walking city.  The central district is full of restaurants, parks, canals and SHOPS!!! Retail therapy here we go……. The DW was able to pick up a few items to wear on the next segment of our voyage. I did make the big mistake of finding the street in Gothenburg with all the high end designer fashions. But no damage was caused 🤣🤣. 
 

The tram system runs all through Gothenburg. In the central district there were no traffic signals.  It appeared that there were very few automobiles as well. There were quite a few busses and of course the teams.

 

No they didn’t invent an antigravity team!!

 

We found the University of Gothenburg and walked through part of the campus. Gorgeous!!!

 A walk through the city’s central garden / arboretum “tradgardsforeningen” was quite pleasant. 

The entrance:

 

 

A large greenhouse!!

Gothenburg is like every city / town that we have visited on this trip. Clean, efficient, well planned, very friendly, a pleasure to visit. All of these “people” take pride and care of where they live. 
 

[mdunne48]

7 hours ago, never2home said:

We are in day 4 of a 6 day quarantine.  My husband had sniffles and tested positive.  I am still negative, fingers crossed.

So sorry to hear that. Hope that both of you test negative very soon.

[mdunne48]

Day 12 / 27 - Kiel, Germany

 

Another beautiful day on this journey. Overall we have been blessed with great weather and calm seas. Last night was no exception. The Baltic Sea was a lake, hardly a ripple.

 

Back to last night. We had a great dinner in CR. Everything was excellent!! Food, service, sunset were all superb!!!

 

Mushroom soup:

 

 

Beef wellington:

 

 

Lobster Thermidor 

 

 

Baked Alaska:

 

 

Mango ice cream:

 

 

The return of the Regent production company was well appreciated by all. It was there last show before leaving Voyager and it was the BEST!!! They received a standing ovation from the audience. Well deserved I might add.

 

This morning we packed or I should say DW packed. It went swimmingly well. The more I stayed out of the way the more things got done. Simply AMAZING!!!! 

We will be able to enjoy our final evening on Voyager!!!!!!! 

 

This afternoon we are doing a brewery tour in Kiel. We will let you know how it goes.

The penultimate day continues.. 

[papaflamingo]

On 8/10/2022 at 7:31 AM, mdunne48 said:

This morning we packed or I should say DW packed. It went swimmingly well. The more I stayed out of the way the more things got done. Simply AMAZING!!!!  

Your wife is much nicer than mine.  My wife won't pack for me, instead she stands there and tells me how I'm "doing it wrong."  😜

 

Thanks for a wonderful review and great pics!!!!!  

[mdunne48]

39 minutes ago, papaflamingo said:

Your wife is much nicer than mine.  My wife won't pack for me, instead she stands there and tells me how I'm "doing it wrong."  😜

 

Thanks for a wonderful review and great pics!!!!! 
 

 

She has a heart of GOLD!!! 

[pingpong1]

1 hour ago, papaflamingo said:

Your wife is much nicer than mine.  My wife won't pack for me, instead she stands there and tells me how I'm "doing it wrong."  😜

  

Papa - I'm, beginning to wonder if your wife and mine might be sisters!!

[UUNetBill]

1 hour ago, papaflamingo said:

...My wife won't pack for me, instead she stands there and tells me how I'm "doing it wrong."  😜 ...

Hey, my ex-wife did that, too!  Huh...might be part of the reason we're 'exes' now...

[mdunne48]

Day 12 / 27 Kiel (continued)

 

We had a late tour to a brewery or so I thought. Well technically it was a brewery but not that good. I know GERMAN beer is supposed to be the best BUT this stuff wasn’t!!! 

It was about a 2 mile walk right next to the pier area.  Again a city that makes the most of bringing cruise ship passengers right into the middle of their city. 
 

The sailor of Kiel. The world’s largest sailing regatta is held in Kiel in late June early July. Keil has a population of 125,000 but during this event it can swell to 3 million.

 

 

Shopping in Kiel. Retail therapy is always available!!!

 

A great downtown with many restaurants and cultural attractions.

 

The palace on the outside of old Kiel….

 

 

St. Nicholas Cathedral 

 

You know you are in a German church!!

 

 

A statue that was almost destroyed in WWII by the *** due to the artist being a pacifist.

 

 

We enjoyed Kiel!!

 

Leaving just before we did was the P&O Britannia.

 

[mdunne48]

Day 13 / 28 - Copenhagen (disembarkation)

 

Sometimes things just work out!!!

 

My DW forgot to place our early morning breakfast order on the door before retiring.  Therefore the DH had to schlep coffee and a few morsels of energy to the room from coffee connection. The end result we were ready 30 minutes earlier than planned. Went down to deck 4 to inquire about when we could leave and we were off the ship 30 seconds later. It wasn’t quite that easy as you had to navigate steps (25) to get off the ship with a roller board that we used for last minute items. 

 

Regent to the rescue……

 

One of their staff carried the roller board down the steps. 

 

You might be asking why didn’t I?

 

Well I suffered a slight mishap in Nuuk, Greenland. While searching for that perfect photograph I carelessly didn’t watch where I was stepping. Ooooppppssss!! A trip to the ship’s X-ray machine confirmed the left arm fracture. Wouldn’t you know it, I’m left handed. With modern communication I was able to talk with my doctor who  advised that is was a simple fracture and to just immobilize the arm. Lots of practice since Nuuk with my right hand!!! 

 

Well sorry for the detour……

 

We were through immigration in about 5 seconds. Collected our luggage, with a porter’s help, into a taxi and onto CPH, Copenhagen’s main airport. 

 

The usual lines and airport rigamarole awaited us but nothing too severe. We had plenty of time before our 11:30 departure to Amsterdam. 

 

We arrived in Amsterdam about 30 minutes late but had a car service waiting. All baggage made it !!!!! After an easy 30 minute journey we arrived at the Sofitel Grand in old town Amsterdam. A very “proper” establishment with all sorts of old world charm but modern as well. 
 

We got our steps in this afternoon. Neither of us has ever been to Amsterdam so the miles just seemed to fly by. Very crowded here compared to the places we have recently visited. Plus it was a beautiful sunny day. Hopefully tomorrow morning will be the same.

 

I guess that ends this Voyager blog for me. I’m glad that you came along for the adventure. 

 

Oh!! One more comment. Regent doesn’t do Weiner Schnitzel very well……..🤣🤣

 

See you on the Navigator!!!!!!

[rcandkc]

24 minutes ago, mdunne48 said:

Day 13 / 28 - Copenhagen (disembarkation)

 

Sometimes things just work out!!!

 

My DW forgot to place our early morning breakfast order on the door before retiring.  Therefore the DH had to schlep coffee and a few morsels of energy to the room from coffee connection. The end result we were ready 30 minutes earlier than planned. Went down to deck 4 to inquire about when we could leave and we were off the ship 30 seconds later. It wasn’t quite that easy as you had to navigate steps (25) to get off the ship with a roller board that we used for last minute items. 

 

Regent to the rescue……

 

One of their staff carried the roller board down the steps. 

 

You might be asking why didn’t I?

 

Well I suffered a slight mishap in Nuuk, Greenland. While searching for that perfect photograph I carelessly didn’t watch where I was stepping. Ooooppppssss!! A trip to the ship’s X-ray machine confirmed the left arm fracture. Wouldn’t you know it, I’m left handed. With modern communication I was able to talk with my doctor who  advised that is was a simple fracture and to just immobilize the arm. Lots of practice since Nuuk with my right hand!!! 

 

Well sorry for the detour……

 

We were through immigration in about 5 seconds. Collected our luggage, with a porter’s help, into a taxi and onto CPH, Copenhagen’s main airport. 

 

The usual lines and airport rigamarole awaited us but nothing too severe. We had plenty of time before our 11:30 departure to Amsterdam. 

 

We arrived in Amsterdam about 30 minutes late but had a car service waiting. All baggage made it !!!!! After an easy 30 minute journey we arrived at the Sofitel Grand in old town Amsterdam. A very “proper” establishment with all sorts of old world charm but modern as well. 
 

We got our steps in this afternoon. Neither of us has ever been to Amsterdam so the miles just seemed to fly by. Very crowded here compared to the places we have recently visited. Plus it was a beautiful sunny day. Hopefully tomorrow morning will be the same.

 

I guess that ends this Voyager blog for me. I’m glad that you came along for the adventure. 

 

Oh!! One more comment. Regent doesn’t do Weiner Schnitzel very well……..🤣🤣

 

See you on the Navigator!!!!!!

Loved reading about your voyage since we left you!  I’m still amazed at the great photos especially one handed.  I’ll follow you on Navigator. 

[Gilly]

@mdunne48 you might be pleased to hear that we enjoyed an excellent Wiener Schnitzel (traditional last night on board supper) here on Navigator just now!  We were in Amsterdam today as well and can agree that the city is extremely busy.  The hot and sticky weather made it all the more uncomfortable, we thought.  

Here's hoping you have as wonderful experience on board Navigator as we have had.  We think the crew is first class, working together like a well oiled machine right now and after three weeks in their company, it's rather sad to be leaving them behind.  Still, good to know that they are going to have great company for the next leg...with you and @liptastic amongst others.

[asnaleah]

So sorry to read of your mishap! Wishing you complete healing, and many thanks for your excellent blog.

[macbest]

It was very nice meeting you on the Voyager this past two weeks. Safe travels on your next journey on the Navigator!

[mdunne48]

2 hours ago, macbest said:

It was very nice meeting you on the Voyager this past two weeks. Safe travels on your next journey on the Navigator!

Thank you Wayne!! On board Navigator now. 

[GeorgiaPeach51]

Wow, so sorry to read about your arm.  So inconvenient!  Thanks for the wonderful trip report.  Looking forward to your next review on Navigator.  
 

Joanie

[UUNetBill]

23 hours ago, mdunne48 said:

Well I suffered a slight mishap in Nuuk, Greenland. While searching for that perfect photograph I carelessly didn’t watch where I was stepping. Ooooppppssss!! A trip to the ship’s X-ray machine confirmed the left arm fracture. Wouldn’t you know it, I’m left handed. With modern communication I was able to talk with my doctor who  advised that is was a simple fracture and to just immobilize the arm. Lots of practice since Nuuk with my right hand!!! 

 

Oh!! One more comment. Regent doesn’t do Weiner Schnitzel very well……..🤣🤣

Just wanted to say thanks for taking us along with you on your cruise - loved the photos and writeups!  Sorry about your fracture - I, too, did the doofus one year in Valletta and fractured several bones in my hand.  Same thing - ice it, immobilize it, don't stress it...but still a pain.  Hope you heal up fine.

 

And Regent's Weinerschnitzel?  Hit and miss, but after being in Germany, nothing will quite measure up for a while.  🙂

[puppyluv1]

Thank you so much for sharing your Voyager experience. Your pictures are amazing. This itinerary is officially on the bucket list now!  Wishing your arm a speedy recovery!  

[2012_Alaska_bound]

On 8/2/2022 at 7:21 AM, PhD-iva said:

Sounds just like my experience at Frankfurt airport. Business class or cattle coach, everyone schleps  their own carry-on off the plane and down stairs to the tarmac. Any plane, all airlines.

The Frankfurt airport lacks terminals to service all of their arrivals and departures, so the airport tarmac looks like a parking lot of large jets. The bus travels quite a long distance to go from where your plane is parked way out there, over to a door to the terminal leading to more stairs and no elevator that I could find. 

 

Yes, Frankfurt! I think we did a complete circle from our arrival gate to our departure gate by foot and then the rest of the way in the packed bus! I couldn't find elevators either.