A very long day. It started with a flight at 2 AM, included two flights, a tube ride, a train ride and about 11 miles of walking (mostly along the white cliffs of Dover).
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Norwegian Fjords Cruise – Day 11 [Cruise Disembarkation in Amsterdam]
End of the cruise. Time to leave and start another adventure
Norwegian Fjords Cruise – Day 10 [Sea Day]
Today was the final full day of the cruise. I had yet to take advantage of the hot tub, so I made sure I experience them before the end of the day. I also utilized my martini tasting coupon in the Martini bar. I participated in the Escape Room and partied like it was 1999 with the silent disco to end the night.
Norwegian Fjords Cruise – Day 9 [Stavanger, Norway]
Today is the final port of call for the cruise. It’s hard to believe the cruise is almost over already. Today the ship visits Stavanger, Norway – the one place on the cruise I haven’t been to yet. I decided to walk over to the church (bad idea) then to the archeological museum. I still had some time left so I walked through the old town area over to some old mansions.
Norwegian Fjords Cruise – Day 8 [Geiranger, Norway]
Today is the most scenic day of the entire trip. The ship will sail into Geiranger through Geirangerfjord.
Norwegian Fjords Cruise – Day 7 [Bergen, Norway]
A nice day in Bergen. I started the day with a funicular ride to a viewpoint overlooking Bergen. I went to the Bergenhus Fortress and the UNESCO World Heritage site Bryggen.
Norwegian Fjords Cruise – Day 6 [Ålesund, Norway]
Today is the first stop of the cruise, in Ålesund, Norway. The weather was less than spectacular, it rained nearly the entire day and I had planned mostly outdoor activities (scenic viewpoint and the Sunnmøre open air museum)…
Norwegian Fjords Cruise – Day 5 [Sea Day]
An entertaining day at sea on the Celebrity Apex
Norwegian Fjords Cruise – Day 4 [Cruise Embarkation in Amsterdam]
Embarkation day for the Celebrity Apex
Norwegian Fjords Cruise – Day 3 [Amsterdam]
I visited the National Maritime museum and the National Holocaust memorial during my second day in Amsterdam.
Norwegian Fjords Cruise – Day 2 [Amsterdam]
I arrived in Amsterdam today and visited Zaans Schanse where there is a large group of windmills and historic buildings.
Norwegian Fjords Cruise – Day 1 [Houston to Amsterdam]
Leaving on a jet plane (okay, so it is technically a “turbofan” engine and not a jet). I departed Houston this morning and flew to Amsterdam via Dallas on American Airlines.
Norwegian Fjords Cruise – Day 0
Checked in for my flight to Amsterdam
Norwegian Prima Inaugural Invitation
Invitation to the Inaugural Sailing of the Norwegian Prima from Galveston, TX.
Madrid – Day 5 [Return to Houston]
My return trip from Madrid to Houston.
Madrid – Day 4
A full day exploring Marid. An Egyptian temple, bullfighting ring and more.
Madrid – Day 3
My second day in Madrid. I started by visiting the Royal Palace. I also visited the Royal Botanical Gardens and re-visited the Prado Museum to see what I missed yesterday. I finished the day with a dip in the pool with the sunset and dinner in Plaza Mayor.
Madrid – Day 2
My second day in Madrid. I started by visiting the Royal Palace. I also visited the Royal Botanical Gardens and re-visited the Prado Museum to see what I missed yesterday. I finished the day with a dip in the pool with the sunset and dinner in Plaza Mayor.
Madrid – Day 1
First day in Madrid. Despite only being half a day, it was full of adventure. I visited one church and one museum (two museums if you count the Museo del Jamon!)
Booked and Check In Completed
Booked and checked in for my first cruise of the year on Celebrity Apex.