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This is the catch-all page, designed to show pictures that don't fit in well anywhere else!

A Map

The following map shows the details of the route that we cruised.  It's a bit larger than most of the other photographs, so will take longer to display in full size.

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The Land of the Midnight Sun

This cruise took us north of the Artic circle, where at this time of year the sun hardly sets.  Both of these pictures were taken from the deck of the Royal Princess on the 1st July just before midnight  They show part of the Northern shore of Iceland.

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July 4th - British Thanksgiving Day

On an American owned ship, you can expect some fuss to be made on July 4th (Independence Day).  The very British pianist took great delight in renaming it ...

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Champagne Waterfall

By one of those fortunate coincidences, Dave's birthday fell on the same night as the second formal night.  I don't think that the champagne waterfall was help solely in his honour ...

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Ice Carvings

The following ice carving was on display on the day that we called into Belfast.  I wonder what they do with it when it melts ...

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Other Passengers

There were some very strange other people on board ...

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