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Tag Archives: Norway
Kristiansand, Norway
We have two sea days as we travel from one of the northernmost points in Norway, Honningsvag, to one of the southernmost, Kristiansand, Norway. Kristiansand sits at a strategic point between Denmark and Norway in route to Sweden and Russia to … Continue reading
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Tagged Archives, Arkivet, Celebrity Apex, Eden, German Cannon, Gestapo, gestapo headquarters, heavy water, Institute for Dialogue and Conflict Resolution and the Center for Humanitarian Organizations, Kristiansand, Norway, restistance, Rudolf Kerner, Stiftelsen Arkivet
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Honningsvag, Norway and the North Cape in the Arctic Circle
Our last port in the Arctic Circle is in Honningsvag, Norway, the northernmost city in mainland Norway. (I actually think this is an inaccurate description because Honningsvag is on an island, not the mainland.) In spite of its location, Honningsvag has a … Continue reading
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Tagged Honningsvag, Nordkapp, North Cape, Norway, Reindeer
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In the Arctic Circle: Tromso, Norway
After a day at sea when we crossed into the Arctic Circle, we reached Tromso, Norway. We had expected more fanfare, even a simple announcement from the bridge when we crossed. We slipped in and that was that. Even the sea day’s lecture … Continue reading
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Tagged Arctic Cathedral, Celebrity Apex, Eden, Norway, Tromsdalen Chruch, Tromso
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Flam, Norway
Flam, Norway sits at the end of a beautiful fjord, Aurlandsfjord, an arm of the larger Sognefjord, the world’s longest fjord. It is primarily a departure point for off-the-boat excursions, but there are some charming buildings with bars, restaurants, and souvenir … Continue reading
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Tagged Flam, Flam Railroad, Flam Railway, Flamsbana, Kjosfossen, Norway, Rallar Road, Rallarvegen, Vatnahalsen
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Olden, Norway
Today’s stop aboard the Celebrity Apex is Olden Norway. Boris and I are actually going on an excursion together. The two-hour sail in through the fjord on our way to Olden was breathtaking. Why would anyone want to take a cruise to Norway? Because … Continue reading
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Tagged Celebrity Apex, Crystalize, fjords, Jostedalsbreen National Park, Lake Stryn, Magic Carpet, Norway, Olden
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Stavanger Norway: White Houses and RIB rides
Today is our first stop on our cruise to the fjords of Norway including passage into the Arctic Circle, all aboard the Celebrity Apex. This in depth visit to Norway’s western coast has been on my bucket list for a while, … Continue reading
Headed to Norway aboard the Celebrity Apex
Boris and I are making our second trip to Norway. The first was a one-day stop on a Baltic cruise. We are once again cruising, but this time it is an in depth visit to the fjords of Norway, even crossing into … Continue reading
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Tagged Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Norway
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