I am feeling better today. Aylin and I finally found our guide for the tour of Tallinn, an old city in Estonia. I looked forward to learning more about the people and their customs. Our guide led us to a hill that looked over the harbor. We wandered the streets of old town looking at souvenirs and taking pictures. It seemed like we walked for hours. We had a little time to explore on our own. Then we sat at a small table in the sun, ate French fries with our tea, and watched people.
Back on board, I went to the pool to relax. I soaked my feet and visited with some other women. I swam a little. Then I found Aylin. We had a snacky dinner, swam, and sat in the hot tub.
We being at Sea the next day. I decided to spend more time outdoors. I found a quiet place to do Tai Chi. I swam and used the hot tub. I ate a lot of the wrong foods.
Tomorrow is an excursion to Berlin. I went with Aylin to sign up for it. I traveled to Berlin a couple of years ago, so I planned to explore the coastal city here. Aylin went back later and purchased a ticket to Berlin on her own. Good for her.
I ate a very filling breakfast. When I got off the ship, I took a school bus to Warne Munde and Rostock. It was a walking tour. Our guide showcased several churches. He started to explain antique clock in St Marys Church when a guard asked us to leave. It was time for church services. We returned later for photographs. During the interim, we went to two of the medieval gates in the old city walls. The Kuhtor or Cow Gate is the oldest surviving city Gate in Northern Germany.
I took an elevator to an observation platform in the bell tower of St. Peters church. The deck is 147 feet above the ground and has a great view of the city. St
After the tour, I confined myself to the Neuer Market. I was afraid to go too far afield. I wanted to get back to the ship on time. I took photos of the Fountain for the Joy of Life. An apt name, as it is a playground for kids in summer. It has twenty bronze sculptures of animals and people, plus eighteen water jets.
I saw a small cafe that served elaborate, decorated ice cream concoctions. I ordered one. It tasted even better than it looked. But for the life of me, I could not get the waiter to bring me the bill. I finally cornered a waiter and paid for my tab. On the way back to the port, I saw the public beach. I thought about taking a quick stroll on the sand. Then I realized there was not enough time.
I went back to the ship and watched a couple of movies on our television. Aylin returned. She was weary from the long day, but she had a good time with some other single ladies.
a snack at the bar. We watched the young people dancing to a D.J. At the theater, we watched John Nations, a juggler, and finally went to bed.
Wednesday was an At Sea day. I slept in and went to the dining room for a breakfast. Then I found deck 17, I swam in the pool and sat in the hot tub. I lay in the sun. I tried to take Aylin to deck 17 but could not find it again. Was it the Twilight Zone?
Aylin wanted to buy an excursion to Oslo for the next day. I spent a month in Norway in 2000, so I knew where I wanted to go. She found a ship tour of Oslo she liked and purchased it. She was happy.
The theater presented Doug Funk, Some of his jokes fell flat, but he did a cute bit of improv with a guest. It was hilarious.
On the pier near the cruise ship was a large tent. Inside were booths with craftsmen and artisans selling souvenirs.
I went in and asked a salesperson where I could get a bus ticket. A day pass was available right there. And it was half price for seniors. Finding the bus was another matter. It took me about an hour to find the shuttle to Vigeland. Remember, I was walking. I was looking for Vigeland Sculpture Park.
The sculpture collection in Frogner Park is the largest by one artist, Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland. When I first saw it in 2000, I was astonished and a little disturbed. All the statues are naked.
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