THURSDAY 18 September
Another well needed day at sea today. The pace has been hectic for us seniors. My God, if you ever want to feel young then come on a Princess Cruise – and we’re not the most overweight either!
Monday was another sea day so we had an appointment each to look into a detox plan – don’t laugh – and we had an Ioethermie treatment which was supposed to reduce the waist by up to 3 inches! Have decided to start the detox regime when we get home – far too hard on this ship.
On Tuesday we arrived in Oslo at 7 am. Walked downtown, very close to the ship, and visited the Palace but too early for changing of the guard. Everything pristine, people quietly going about their business and everything seems so well organised. But nothing much to buy, and things very expensive. We are pretty much palaced, churched out!!! In fact I came back to the ship in time for a cup of tea before lunch. As we sailed at 2pm it really wasn’t worth going that far anyway. But of course the fiords and gorgeous houses along the shore were worth seeing.
In the afternoon I flew the flag for BCNA. Princess Cruises support a walk for breast Cancer on every trip. Called the ‘On Deck for Cure Foundation’ this is a walk organised by Susan G Komen for the cure – she is a global leader in the fight against BC and works through a network of US & international affiliates. I wore my pink lady on my cap! Did the 5mile walk with my newest best friend Ivan who is married to Derek & they were at our table for the first 10 days. Nice guys.
Wednesday we were in Copenhagen. Once again, we didn’t do a tour with Princess but took the train to the city and walked around, went to the changing of the guards, saw the beautiful cathedral where Mary & Fred were married. Footsore & weary we returned to the ship and met the new people at our table for dinner. It’s food, food & more food! And of course the occasional drink.
Looking forward to seeing Sally & Dave White in Dover tomorrow. And then on Sunday we will meet up with the Kettles.
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