Tag Archives: Princess Cruise

Scotland ~ Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday July 5th ~ Orkney Islands There are 70 islands in the Orkney Islands chain, 20 of which are inhabited. With a population of 8,686 people, Kirkwall is the capital of the archipelago in Northern Scotland. The islands are believed … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July ~ A day at sea on board the Ruby Princess

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday, “Fourth of July” ~At Sea off the coast of Scotland I love “at sea” days.  I have a chance to really relax.  But today I was more in hibernating mode.  There seems to be a pattern developing, I am … Continue reading →

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Scotland ~ Greenock, Inverclyde, Gourock, an old library, museum, vista point, and more Gus pictures

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday July 3rd ~ Greenock, the “Gateway to Glasgow” Deciding to just explore the small ports, and taking local transportation instead of taking the more expensive tours offered on board the cruise ship keeps us in town for the morning. … Continue reading →

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Belfast, Northern Ireland ~ Stormont Parliament Buildings, Peace Wall, Shankill

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday July 2 ~ Belfast, Northern Ireland The capital of Northern Ireland is Belfast and she welcomed us with a sunny day that quickly turned to gray. Belfast offered a complimentary shuttle service from the port into the center of … Continue reading →

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Cove, Queenstown or Cobh, Ireland ~ A city with three different names

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday June 30 ~ Cobh, Ireland This is a city known by three names. Originally it was known as Cove, located in the harbor for Cork. In 1849, Queen Victoria first stepped foot on Irish soil here. To commemorate the … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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