Monthly Archives: June 2014

British Isles Cruise, Guernsey, and Phil the bus driver

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday June 29th ~ Guernsey, on board the Ruby Princess I’ll fill you in a little on the past two days and how we got from Canterbury to now being on board another cruise ship. On Friday it was time … Continue reading →

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Dover Castle, Secret Underground Tunnels and the Tiny Shuffling Man

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday June 26th ~ Dover, England Originally we thought we would take the train or a bus to see Leed’s Castle today, but we got a late start and decided to go to the closer Dover Castle instead.  Our weather … Continue reading →

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Whitstable ~ Raw oysters on the half shell and Cats

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday June 25th ~ Canterbury and Whitstable, England Our morning breakfast was more of the juicy, sweet flat peaches.  The juice rolling off your chin type.  The OMG this is the best peach I have ever eaten type.  We can … Continue reading →

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England ~ Canterbury welcomes us with lush gardens and fresh fruit

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday June 24th ~ Canterbury, Kent After arriving in Dover, England on the 22nd we took a taxi to a local Bed and Breakfast that we booked online a few minutes before leaving the ship.  It was still morning and … Continue reading →

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Norway ~ Stavanger, Lysefjord Cruise, Pulpit Rock, St. Svithun’s Cathedral

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday June 20th – Stavanger, Norway Stavanger is our last port of call before we return to England. We are well south of the Arctic circle and dock on a peninsula on the southwestern coast of Norway. Once again we … Continue reading →

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Norway ~ North Cape, Honningsvag, Father’s Day

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday June 15th ~ It’s Father’s Day back home ~ Honningsvag and the North Cape After another full day at sea, we docked this morning in the town of Honningsvag, the Northern most city in Norway and (almost) the Northern … Continue reading →

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Spitsbergen Island ~ Magdalenafjord and Ny Alesund, On top of the world (almost)

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday the 13th ~ Spitsbergen Island Magdalenafjord scenic cruising in the morning What a morning that started our day. Up bright and early so we could be on deck by 7:00 am. It was COLD for these Southern California bodies. … Continue reading →

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Norway ~ At sea, the Midnight Sun

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday June 12th – At Sea – A day of reflection “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” ~ Mary Oliver “The Summer Day” I’m about three-fourths of the way through … Continue reading →

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Tromso Norway ~ The Gateway to the Arctic

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday June 11th ~ Tromso, Norway Commonly called “The Gateway to the Arctic” because of all the polar expeditions that have departed from here, Tromso sits at 70 degrees north latitude, well inside the arctic circle. Once again the weather … Continue reading →

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Norway ~ Hellesylt, Geiranger, the Arctic Circle and the Midnight Sun

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday June 10th ~ At sea, crossed over the Arctic Circle This morning the water was like a bathtub, calm, smooth and not a wave in sight. It is now mid afternoon. About an hour ago we officially crossed latitude 66 … Continue reading →

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