Monday, November 4, 2024

Making Friends on a Tour or Cruise

 


On my last cruise, I made a few friends from both the pre-cruise tour and by being on the ship.  This woman lives in Florida, but she is from Puerto Rico.  She invited me to dinner with her in the specialty restaurants on three different nights. She is an avid cruiser, and a Platinum member.  The dinners were delicious, and we had wonderful conversations.   She told me she wouldn’t have gone on her own, and her gift certificates were for two.  It pays to be loyal to a cruise line.  We were on the Norwegian Prima.  I love this ship! 


We also ran into each other while waiting to board the bus back to the ship after one of the London tours.  We sat near The Tower of London Gift Shop and discussed our impressions of the city and its history.  I picked up some salted caramel biscuits to give to my friends who had me to dinner at their flat.


I loved this cafe with the rooftop garden in Norway.  It was right next to a lake.  We had lunch nearby with our tour group.  


The fjords were awe inspiring.  I absolutely loved the energy and incredible nature in Norway.  I definitely plan  to return.  

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Saturday, November 2, 2024

Holland, Clogs, and Windmills

 


One of my favorite stops on our cruise was a tour of a place where they still make and sell wooden clogs.  The tour leader explained that some of the Dutch still wear them for gardening.  They are hard and strong, apparently very sturdy in the mud. I remember as a little girl my aunt bringing me a pair after her trip to The Netherlands.  I loved them.


These were some of the antique clogs on display.  I was so impressed.


They also sold wooden tulips as a decoration.  They look so pretty in a vase, on the dining table.  One of the ladies on our cruise set them with her guests at dinner, as a centerpiece. 


It was a special and quaint day trip.  I love taking the excursions when I travel.  All you have to do is show up and get on the bus.  Everything is organized for you.  

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