Safe Journey Ahead

And so, the trip is almost over. Hard to believe that 17 days has passed and I've once again seen such amazing places around the world. Such mixed feelings, sad that it is over and glad to be headed home once again. Everyone is hoping for a safe journey and I can remember the fear I experienced 2 years ago at the end of this cruise when I was facing my first transatlantic flight. Now I know I will be safe and only dread the airport hassles, which are just a part of flying these days. I remember the fear I experienced when I was left all alone at the big white tent near the airport, when the kind kid, Tue, stuck his head in and offered to help me. Now he will be at the hotel to greet me tomorrow when I arrive there. This will be the first time I stay at a small hotel, but he promised I would like it and he would give me a very nice room. We will be going to dinner tomorrow night and he will have some suggestions for my day of sightseeing when I get there. This is the first time I've taken a taxi at the end of the cruise, but I am confident that all will go well and I will arrive at the hotel with no problems. The next morning I will head to the airport and the long flight home, but at least will be rested and ready. And then late on Sunday night I will be home, back to reality.

Today was a wonderful last day! We were told it would be the coldest port but to everyone's surprise and pleasure, it was a warm, bright sunny Norwegian day. I loved the ride into the countryside and enjoyed the beautiful setting of Hadeland Glass Factory once again. The Viking Ship Museum is amazing, even after having visited there several times. So much history here, so much beauty! The 'royal' yacht was in the water, near our ship but we had no sighting of the royal family. A beautiful day in Oslo is over once again.

And home sweet home is waiting!