Convoys and the Long Way Home

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More of Harstad-

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A little park called the General's park after one of the towns prominent sons.They hold military concerts there in summer.

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A couple of things with a British influence-

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A grand lady-

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We were told little snow in winter.This seems to contradict that-

You can see from those last 2 pics how the weather was going.

 

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And so we leave Harstad.Such a pity we couldn't have had some better weather.

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We arrive in Tromso to a bracing 6.5C,cloud and showers.I had considered the sea kayak tour but now pleased I didn't sign up.We have been to Tromso before so we just walked the town.A lot more shops and new construction.So a pictorial of some of the buildings-

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More of Tromso-

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I heard this really loud shrieking overhead.Just a male seagull doing what he has to do-

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Walked down a back street and found this buiding-

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Gestapo HQ 1940-45.
Quality of fruit on display wasn't great-

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Flowers in Tromso-

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[drron]

More flowers-

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Interesting to see that tulips totally finished in the Netherlands 2 weeks ago being in bud in Tromso.
It started to rain so back to the ship but took time to get a picture of Roald Admunsen without a seagull on his head.Then shots from the Cloud-

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[OATEK]

Some great photos on this journey. Certainly is a shame about the weather, hope if is a bit better at the same time next year when we drop in on HEL and the Baltic.

 

[drron]

More of the cable cars and Tromso-

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More ships and boats-

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Lovely lunch and later an impressive sail away-

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We pass the airport and finally leave Tromso-

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[drron]

Was able to catch a SAS service arriving in TOS-

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And so it's goodbye to Tromso.

 

[rogerkambah]

Looks like its going to be a bit of a steep climb from the ferry to the wharf at Tromso?

 

[love_the_life]

That looked like a fulmar flying past. I remember in the Arctic they would fly along side the ship and seemed to make eye contact, but so hard to photograph.
Your pics of Tromso bring back lots of memories. Thanks

 

[drron]

So now to Saturday and we arrive in Honninngsvag for our trip to Nordkapp.Cold but some blue sky.Hopefully some reasonable weather for our excursion.

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The major industry is fishing and many fish are dried-

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Off on the bus-

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As we continued our way to Nordkapp the clouds got thicker and the temperature kept falling.Lots of reindeer to keep our spirits up.

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Lakes that must be cold-

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Stopped at a Sami family's gift shop.A young hand reared albino male reindeer as well as a female with 2 young-

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They even had something for QF WP's wine accessories collection-

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Finally at Nordkapp with it's easily recognisable distinguishing appearance-

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Off the bus and a temperature of 5C.

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And the island where sea birds nest.Estimated up to 800000 puffins nest here.

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More mad people camping.Saw 4 motorcycles with a sleeping bag beside each.Though temp is 5C the windchill factor would bring the felt temperature close to zero.Must really be freezing at night.

 

[drron]

The Children's memorial-

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The King's view.Open the door and you are met with a big iceblock.Still flowers are flourishing-

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[love_the_life]

Love reindeers. We bought a pelt in Iceland and it hangs over the back of a leather couch in our lounge area. It's beautifully thick and feels wonderful.
Temperatures sound balmy (not). Would hazard a guess that the eye-catching shorts from a previous cruise are not getting an outing here but I may be mistaken. :mrgreen:

 

[drron]

The last of Nordkapp and Honninngsvag-

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As you can see the rain is coming so no going to the souvenir stores at the dock it was a run to board.We are being stalked-

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Not from the Cloud but some going on the crabbing trip-

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we enjoyed our trip to Nordkapp.A great guide-a South African who had been a safari guide.
After we sailed we warmed up and enjoyed our dinner in Le Champagne.Loved the foie gras,lobster and soufflé.
Sunday was another sea day cruising down the North Coast of Russia.Desolate place with little there but an occasional lighthouse and some funny construction-

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After our experiences in Russia I concluded they were internet blocking stations!However the day turned out well.The team won at trivia and amazingly I won the putting competition.
It was a formal night and the Venetian coughtail party.Dinner with Alan King the Cruise Director.Another good night with us finishing at 11pm.A good night's sleep to get ready for Archangel.

 

[drron]

Love reindeers. We bought a pelt in Iceland and it hangs over the back of a leather couch in our lounge area. It's beautifully thick and feels wonderful.
Temperatures sound balmy (not). Would hazard a guess that the eye-catching shorts from a previous cruise are not getting an outing here but I may be mistaken. :mrgreen:

Not even packed.But now you mention it they will be packed for our October/November cruise around Cuba.Also take them on the Whisper next year for the putting comp.Anything to distract the opposition!