On day 4 we were going to cross into the Arctic Circle.
Crossing the Arctic Circle is a big deal - even on this ship that does it every week!
Did you know that there is a globe on the island of Vikingen that serves as a marker? Well, that's what we were told, so I knew it but wasn't going to get up that early to see it go by! (I know, I should be ashamed of myself.)
On board there was a competition to predict exactly when the Nordnorge would cross the circle......hour, minute and seconds. Everyone put in their guess.
This was a day of spectacular scenery - island and skerries, rock formations, isolated cabins......and then the Baptism for those of us crossing the Arctic Circle for the first time!
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| Spectacular sunrise. |
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| Isolated villages. |
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| Everywhere you look! |
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See the strange fellow on the right - that's King Neptune - called from the ocean deep
for the Baptisms. |
Then it was time for the Baptism - a ladle full of ice cold water - yes, with ice cubes - down the back - they make sure it gets under your clothing.... |
| Yes, I did get Baptised - unfortunately Alan wasn't quick enough with the camera! |
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| This is Lynn, the Arena Travel tour director - getting special treatment! |
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This is another Alan on the tour getting Baptised
- my Alan, well, he wasn't going for it! LOL! |
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After getting rid of the ice cubes (seriously) and drying off,
there was still plenty of spectacular scenery to see before it got too dark. |
beautiful landscape!
ReplyDeleteWhat a funny ritual! I think I would pass :-)
ReplyDeleteWatercolours!!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks gorgeous!
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