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By Marina Aagaard Baltic Cruise Day 2: Excursion Day Copenhagen (København) First cruise stop is Copenhagen, Denmark. I could choose to stay on board – as a Dane, though from another part of the country, I have visited the capital on numerous occasions for business and pleasure – or go to shore. I chose the …
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By Marina Aagaard In order to answer the critical question "A Baltic Cruise, how cool is that?", I set out to test if it is too cold, clammy, contra-Caribbean-cruise-like to be cool ... Baltic Cruise Day 1: Embarkation (Excursion) Day Kiel, Germany After a surprisingly smooth embarkation procedure, The DAILY program in the cabin says …
By Marina Aagaard, MFE A trip to The Tall Ships Races 2013 in my hometown Aarhus, July 4-7th. Aarhus, second-largest city of Denmark, has a strong maritime heritage and a very busy port (position 56° 10' N - 10° 13' E). As the principal port of Denmark Aarhus has hosted many sail sport events and is a Tall Ships Races …
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By Marina Aagaard, MFE It is brilliant. A fusion of nature, art, architecture and fitness and wellness. I have been. I have been again. And I am going again. To see, hear, touch, feel and taste Sculpture by the Sea. Aarhus University has already offered running seminars to this open air exhibition. I have done my own …
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By Marina Aagaard, MFE Do you know the feeling? Forgot the camera ... %¤#!@£$€"%=)?!"&%£@$€£! You are reminded at the exact time, you spot something, you would like to save. Well never mind. I grab the phone and take a few snapshots. Very arty and 'Dogme 95' like and better than nothing. Or is it? I am …
By Marina Aagaard, MFE Once I had a guest from 'down under' visiting Denmark, a-nice-country-but-not-one-to-visit-if-you-want-guaranteed-sun. I apologized as often before: "I am sorry about this weather, the rain and the fog" (it was summer). He replied "It is super nice, I am used to sun 365 days a year, so this different and refreshing". That …
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By Marina Aagaard, MFE Mediterranean Cruise Day 8: Disembarkation The DAILY program offers only:Buffet and Continental breakfast. And information on how to disembark.And a greating from the captain: Arrividerci! Arrival 12:00 Villefranche sur Mer. According to the program: Disembarkation procedures start at approximately 12:00. And so they did. General info for all and 'guided' tour to …
By Marina Aagaard, MFE Mediterranean Cruise Day 6 and 7: Excursion Day Ibiza, Ibiza The DAILY program offers a.o. aerobics, stretching, cumbia dance lesson, ping pong tournament and crazy mini golf.Should I stay on board or go ashore? Well, you've heard that 'song' before ... As always, no doubt; I want sights galore! Arrival 16:00 …
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By Marina Aagaard, MFE Mediterranean Cruise Day 5: Excursion Day Tunis, Tunisia The DAILY program a.m. offers only a Morning Walk in Tunis – apart from the usual daily fitness, spa, pools, sports equipment and games on your own. So it is easy to make your mind up. Mine was made up even before this cruise …
By Marina Aagaard, MFE Mediterranean Cruise Day 4: Excursion Day Palermo The DAILY program today offers different sports and games plus stretching and aerobics plus a darts tournament. Even so, I have gotta go. Arrival 08:15 Palermo. All on board 17:30. Departure 18:00. Palermo is the capital of the Province of Palermo and of Sicilia (Sicily) , …
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