We had a wonderful visit with Joan and Peter, and took the train back to Southampton as planned. Once more, good fortune was on our side. We decided to return to Southampton the day before the cruise started which was ideal because the day we needed to board the ship for the cruise to Norway on October 4, the trains were going on strike. It would have been a long, cold swim to catch up!
We stayed the night at our favorite “one nighter” hotel and had another great meal at Thaikhuan. The staff at both places are just great…special thanks to Adam and Andy at the Moxy!
Next morning, we headed straight to the ship, got our cabin “keys” and checked out our home for the next couple of weeks. We heard about the bad weather and rough seas we are to encounter along the way!
Our first port of call was cancelled, proving that the forecasted terrible weather would prevail. The captain decided to continue so that we could stay ahead of the storm. This is our third voyage with Capt. Slight, and each time, he has made excellent calls and offered great replacement for anything we might have missed.
After a couple of rough sea days, we found ourselves wandering around the cute little town of Trondheim. We found the beautiful cathedral, the old town bridge where I made my wish as I crossed. We spotted monks island and beautiful architecture throughout the city.
We found some interesting street sculptures, the Bishops palace which was more of a museum and a dog just as cold as us!
The town square was virtually deserted as we traveled to the cathedral, but as we returned, we came across a bunch of students and young chemists enjoying a great day out, demonstrating how you can start a fire by blowing gasoline out of your mouth and lighting it with a torch, hmmm? In addition, we came across some young adults who were more likely freezing. We did not want to know what they were attempting to prove!
It is a small world after all. As we talked about the dinner options next to a group of friends traveling together, the customary introductions took place. When I found out they were from Canada I asked one of the women where in Canada, she replied Newfoundland. I sat there for a few minutes pondering whether she would know the wonderful couple we met in Egypt before deciding to show her a picture, to which she immediately responded, “That’s Elizabeth and Hughie!”
And of course Elizabeth and Hughie were just as surprised we met their friends!
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