Rare twangster Posted May 21 Author #226 Share Posted May 21 It was cold and windy on the helipad so I went up to the lounge for a nice hot coffee. Fortunately the lounge coffee machine has been operational at any hour I have visited yet. Rain moving in, time to warm up. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FionaMG Posted May 21 #227 Share Posted May 21 7 hours ago, DelMom18a said: We were driving clockwise around the country and now that we've been talking about it, I want to go back! I'm very disappointed that Royal isn't cruising there next year. I know they're a bit controversial but MSC are doing very similar routes next year, sailing from Hamburg in Germany. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted May 21 Author #228 Share Posted May 21 As we entered the fjord to our destination it started to brighten up. Many communities along the shore on each side. Whales of course and quite a few. 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted May 21 Author #229 Share Posted May 21 This video gives you a better feel for the experience. JW Akureyi Fjord.mp4 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted May 21 Author #230 Share Posted May 21 A small flotilla of boats on the port side. Accompanied by lots of birds so I suspected they were whale watching boats. A way off in the distance but there were occasional water spouts from whales. It was turning into a nice morning. Yawn... more whales. Frequent waterfalls. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted May 21 #231 Share Posted May 21 11 minutes ago, twangster said: This video gives you a better feel for the experience. JW Akureyi Fjord.mp4 76.12 MB · 0 downloads Curious why no one else is on the (heliport)bow taking pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted May 21 Author #232 Share Posted May 21 Just now, Jimbo said: Curious why no one else is on the (heliport)bow taking pictures? Maybe the early hour? 5:44am 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted May 21 Author #233 Share Posted May 21 As we moved deeper into the fjord the weather was getting better and better. Some other guests ventured up to the helipad. I didn't realize how much farming took place here. At last the town was in sight. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted May 21 Author #234 Share Posted May 21 The sun was starting to break through the cloud layer. Even close to town there were whales. A tunnel to somewhere. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted May 21 Author #235 Share Posted May 21 Town: Looks like the airport is here. We've arrived to the pier. This will be my balcony view for the next two days. Not bad at all. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted May 21 Author #236 Share Posted May 21 Starlink gateway city remains to be London. Speeds are holding up well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted May 21 Author #237 Share Posted May 21 (edited) Excursion today; Diamonds of the North. Eight hours, lunch included. Edited May 21 by twangster 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted May 21 Author #238 Share Posted May 21 Frequently checking for cruise planner sales over the past year I managed to get this excursion for $116 less than what they are charging for it onboard. It pays to check back often. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted May 21 Author #239 Share Posted May 21 Temperature 42°F or 6°C. Sunset 11:08pm Sunrise 3:13am 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted May 21 Author #240 Share Posted May 21 The general area of my excursion today: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celly Posted May 21 #241 Share Posted May 21 7 hours ago, Sinders99 said: Thank you. We’ll be sure to request evening service and a printed copy of the compas 😁😁 We have morning service but cabin attendant brings us next day Cruise Compass every afternoon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILCTCRUISER Posted May 21 #242 Share Posted May 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, twangster said: Akureyri has a very nice botanical garden. It’s a short walk from the cathedral you see in one of your photos, @twangster. The northernmost botanical garden in the world or so I’ve been told. May may be a bit early. You’ll find Himalayan Blue Poppy. Edited May 21 by ILCTCRUISER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted May 21 #243 Share Posted May 21 6 hours ago, twangster said: Another break in the cloud layer. Somewhere just before or around midnight we crossed the Arctic Circle Apple maps has the Arctic circle somewhat lower than the generally accepted latitude. Did the captain sound the horn when you crossed? 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFerrington Posted May 21 #244 Share Posted May 21 So beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcherv Posted May 21 #245 Share Posted May 21 Thank you for sharing your travels - our cruise on Jewel starts in July and follows your second part quite closely. Love your photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILCTCRUISER Posted May 21 #246 Share Posted May 21 @twangster, Apologies for editing your post. I hit quote to reply but somehow I ended up in edit mode and entered…Then realized what I had done. Not sure just how that happened. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted May 21 Author #247 Share Posted May 21 2 hours ago, island lady said: Did the captain sound the horn when you crossed? 🙂 No! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted May 21 Author #248 Share Posted May 21 28 minutes ago, ILCTCRUISER said: @twangster, Apologies for editing your post. I hit quote to reply but somehow I ended up in edit mode and entered…Then realized what I had done. Not sure just how that happened. No worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelMom18a Posted May 21 #249 Share Posted May 21 Absolutely loved Husavik and the whale watching "cruise" we took there. I know we visited Dettifoss but we saw so many waterfalls I'll have to see your photos to remember which one Dettifoss is. Again, I'm so excited to have personal knowledge of where you're traveling today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted May 21 #250 Share Posted May 21 2 hours ago, twangster said: No! Awww...party pooper!! 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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