Well, we have now resurfaced in Copenhagen. We enjoyed an amazing cruise through Norway; however, the wireless service was less than poor. Charlie was able to fire off a daily email; however, updating the blog on an iPad was just an exercise in frustration as I have to be online to compose, and uploading photos to the gallery was virtually impossible. I hope to update the photo galleries in the next day or so, and will post again with the links.
Meanwhile, we have enjoyed our short stay in Copenhagen. We enjoyed a walking tour of the waterfront this morning, and we managed to catch the changing of the guard at the palace. The center city is beautiful. We are, however, stunned by the prices here……100 Danish Kroners ($20) will buy you a ham and cheese sandwich or a simple hamburger in a pub….no fries or beverage. A steak in a sidewalk cafe runs 250 Kroner ($50). We have reservations in a well reviewed restaurant this evening and are braced for the sticker shock. Meanwhile, we opted for a hot dog from a street vendor….30 Kroner….$12….for two. Great hot dog, but wrapped in a slice of bacon with bun and mustard…..no fries, no drink.
Tomorrow we fly to Rome where we will sail away on the Royal Clipper Saturday evening.
We have had decent wireless service with Star Clippers in the past, so hopefully, we can update the blog more often
So long for now!