3 way shuttle

The replacement call was to Copenhagen, which is not new to TSH and Diva. They took the shuttle bus and walked round  one of the main squares and the attractive Nyhaven area. The shuttle driver remarked that he had been driving shuttles for 35 years (!!) and had never before had 2 destinations. Saga had arranged a circular route so that guests could alight in the city or at the Little Mermaid before returning to the Spirit of Discovery. 

TSH and Diva were bemused when they left the ship and were heading right towards the port exit to hear another guest remark that 'yesterday we went to the left'. Well, yesterday they were in a different port, different cruise terminal, different exit. 

Last day

TSH and Diva tucked into a hearty ship breakfast before they were ejected (politely) into the outside world. A minor scare in the Copenhagen cruise terminal (tent) when 2 of the three suitcases were not with the rest of the orange tags. Turned out the tags TSH had attached had come loose and the cases were stacked elsewhere.

Whilst waiting for the taxi, they encountered the captain, who was studying the outside of the Silver Spirit intently. Diva asked him if he was looking for the loose bit (see Good Vibrations) but he just laughed.

On arrival in Heathrow it was possible to do a spot of shopping. Nowhere in Scandinavia is cheap enough for TSH and Diva and very little money was used there. Excellent sandwiches from Pret concluded the day’s eating.

Tuesday in Tromso

TSH and Diva walked to the University botanic gardens, which are a short walk from the quay. The gardens are beautifully laid out and there are many flowers even so early in the Arctic summer.  There is an emphasis on Alpines, which are of particular interest for TSH.

On return to Silver Spirit, a further announcement from the Captain explained that the departure was to be delayed for another 12 hours. The port of Olden was cancelled and the final three days of the cruise would be out at sea and direct to Copenhagen. Some of the journey might be uncomfortably rough. TSH and Diva are less concerned about losing the ports than they are about missing the scenic fjord journeys. TSH is worried whether he is left with suitable clothes for 3 more cold days at sea. His trekking trousers will not now be needed.

But the food is still good and they are enjoying being waited on.