Arrived in sunshine and another warm day. The ship anchored off shore so we had to take the tender (lifeboat) into shore. I noticed that only 100 people are allowed if the boat is used for tendering, but 150 people if it is used as a lifeboat. For the life of me, I cannot figure out how anyone could squeeze another 50 people on so hope we don't have to do it.
The first stop on the tour was a photo op overlooking the city. Then we drove through the beautiful countryside to the town of Kristianopel (population 40 in the winter, considerably more at this time of year). It is the first Renaissance town in Sweden and still has remnants of the original protective walls. Its church was built in 1624 by the Danes. Today, it is noted for its small cottages originally built by fishermen and its beautiful rose gardens. After an hour of exploration on our own, we continued on our way to the most southerly part of Sweden (Torhamn) for another photo op, through the town square of Karlskrona, then back to the tender. Thus ends another shore adventure.
Sent from my iPad
No comments:
Post a Comment