To day we are at sea on our way to Copenhagen Denmark . Sunrise 3.54 am sunset 9.43pm. Weather windy cool 15 degrees . Alter sleeping in today David went the gym. A brunch as advertised for the moonlight sonata restaurant . David checked this out but decided not for us a bit of a feeding frenzy ( scrum as described by a fellow traveller) we had a light lunch in the Bistro on 5 no crowds and a pleasant soup, Cesar salad and crepe lunch . Checked our emails ...

After tendering to the port of Nynashamn we boarded a coach for a 50 minute scenic journey through the picturesque countryside of Sweden. Arriving in the capital Stockholm at10.00 am. Our primary goal to soak in the local culture and purchase the obligatory fridge magnet . Upon completion of this task we wandered through the old town centre. Once again old buildings and cobblestone streets. Delightful European atmosphere with very attractive well dressed fair pe...

Before we booked this cruise I didn't now that this country existed, I thought perhaps- It was a mythical country from a Julie Andrews movie. To our delight this had been a fantastic experience. The weather mild and no rain. We boarded the shuttle bus for a five minute trip the the old town centre. More old buildings and cobble stone lanes. Today being Sunday there was a family market in the town square, lots of stalls with local produce. I tried elk sausa...

Our second day in St Petersburg we embark on a 5 hours tour. We visit the Summer Palace ( Tsarkoye Sole - Puskin). The summer residences of the royal family, a large sprawling palace with many, many elaborate room, guilt everywhere and over the top furnishings, handcrafted parquetry floors, marble Columns and outrageous excess. The highlight, visiting the Amber Room, all amber mosaic, picture frames and wall coverings - amber everywhere you look. The palace ...

Here we are in St Petersburg - no way David and I would have ever imagined we would ever be here . What a surprise , the weather is mild - jeans and a t- shirt. The city in more modern than we ever imagined. Today is the birthday of the city and we think a holiday - lots of people and traffic. We embarked on a guided tour with 30 other passengers . Meeting at 8.30 am in the lounge we continued through customs and continued on our coach to the highlights of St Pe...