Iceland’s Historic Godafoss An easy drive and about an hour outside Akureyri, Iceland is Godafoss waterfall. If you are traveling around Iceland or on a cruise that makes a call on the city of Akureyri this is a sight not to be missed. History Godafoss is the “Waterfall of the Gods”. Long ago there wasContinue reading “Godafoss, The Waterfall Of The Gods”
Category Archives: Cruise Ports of Call
Halifax’s Harbour Walk
History, Shopping, Food & Fun Click This Map To Download A pdf Copy It’s been over a decade since we’ve visited Halifax, Nova Scotia and when our cruise ship docked on the waterfront recently we were pleasantly surprised. Not only is the modern terminal capable of handling a few cruise ships it also houses aContinue reading “Halifax’s Harbour Walk”
Cruise Port of Call Wales
Holyhead, An Opportunity To Explore Wales Holyhead Port, Wales is a commercial and ferry port located in the town of Holyhead on the Isle of Anglesey. It is the second busiest ferry port in the UK, and features regular sailings to ports in Eastern Ireland. Wales itself is a beautiful place with a rich andContinue reading “Cruise Port of Call Wales”
Dover England, A Port Of Call
As a cruise port of call, Dover England is an interesting stop worth a day visit. The towns main attraction being the White Cliffs Of Dover that dominate the landscape. They are indeed white and feature steep slopes terminating at the water and can be seen for miles. The height of the White Cliffs ofContinue reading “Dover England, A Port Of Call”
Walking Past A Street Sign…
This street sign was found during a walk around the town of Qaqortoq. A local young lady walking by was asked about the sign and how it’s pronounced. While her speaking the word sounded completely alien, it sounded pleasant and she explained it is a local favorite song that means “I think of you everyContinue reading “Walking Past A Street Sign…”
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
A Cruise Port The Revival Of A Canadian City The Cape Breton Development Corporation or DEVCO was a federal crown corporation established in 1967 to oversee the coal mining industry in Cape Breton and was the economic heart of the region. Coal and a steel mill provided jobs for a majority of the population alongContinue reading “Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada”
