Category Archives: World Cruise 1

Enroute to Reykjavik, Iceland

Posted on August 4, 2015 by patmathews

August 4 We are scheduled to arrive at 3 PM, and we did secure a trip to the Blue Lagoon leaving at 6:30, so we will be there at night, tonight.  No worries about being able to see, it is … Continue reading →

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Arctic Circle facts

Posted on August 3, 2015 by patmathews

August 3 Headed to Iceland – we have been north of the Arctic Circle and will head there again.  I didn’t know that the position of the Arctic Circle is not fixed, but depends on the Earth’s axial tilt, which … Continue reading →

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At sea, enroute to (change of plan) Reykjavik, Iceland

Posted on August 3, 2015 by patmathews

August 3 So, this morning we had our 4th safety drill (new maritime regulations require one every 14 days).  Only on the ones on an embarkation day do we need to go out to the lifeboats, the rest we just … Continue reading →

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Some photos along the way

Posted on August 3, 2015 by patmathews

Here are some photos that I have taken mostly in Greenland..Stay tuned for more!   Hospital in Nuuk, Greenland with the statue of the Missionary founder, Hans, Egede, in the background.  We did climb up to see that. Quaint cemetery … Continue reading →

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At sea enroute to Isafjiordur, Iceland

Posted on August 2, 2015 by patmathews

August 1 At sea enroute to Isafjiordur Iceland.  This morning there was a gathering of world cruise travelers and we learned that the 100 year old man on the trip (he will be 101 in September) is on the world … Continue reading →

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Nuuk, Greenland

Posted on August 2, 2015 by patmathews

July 31 The fog finally lifted at around noon and we were able to go shore to this lovely town, lots of snow covered mountains and very colorful houses.  We did a lot of walking, visited their craft shops and … Continue reading →

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Nuuk, Greenland

Posted on July 31, 2015 by patmathews

July 31 Last night and this morning, we were unable to access the ship’s Internet- even at its slower speed, we tend to depend on it, so I will hopefully find wifi on shore.  I went up to the Internet … Continue reading →

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Paamiut, Greenland

Posted on July 30, 2015 by patmathews

July 30 So this morning started with a discussion between Norm and me about which continent Greenland is part of. I had to look it up, and although politically, Greenland is part of Denmark, it is part of the North … Continue reading →

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At Sea, Cruising the Labrador Sea

Posted on July 29, 2015 by patmathews

July 29 A second day at sea – very relaxing.  I am continuing the bridge lessons.  After getting me into it, Norm seems to have given up!  Oh well, we will be on the ship for 6 months, maybe he … Continue reading →

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At Sea, Enroute to Greenland

Posted on July 28, 2015 by patmathews

july 28 We are cruising the Strait of Belle Isle and it is so foggy you can’t see more than a few feet and the ship’s foghorn blows every few minutes! We had a talk and Q and A with … Continue reading →

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