Going to Denmark, Norway – what is there to see?
Jul 25th, 2010, 02:43 PM
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Forgot to ask - when I use the US ATM card, I will get US currency, right? Or is there a slim chance of getting Scandic dollars? In which case, how do I know if I am not cheated if the rate is 18,298374 cents US for 1 Sc. dollar?
Aug 3rd, 2010, 09:29 AM
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We must be related! Never knew Ozarks are in Boston.
We would go to Alaska, but there it's illegal to have money in the stomach. Our flight has a layover in Australia.
Should we bring garlic wreathes to ward off the trolls? Can we take a few of them home as souvenirs?
We would go to Alaska, but there it's illegal to have money in the stomach. Our flight has a layover in Australia.
Should we bring garlic wreathes to ward off the trolls? Can we take a few of them home as souvenirs?
Aug 3rd, 2010, 08:01 PM
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Dayenu, are you taking Skyhigh Airlines, maybe in cargo?http://www.skyhighairlines.com/main.asp
Aug 4th, 2010, 08:35 AM
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Not sure about Denmark, though Copenhagen harbour is a must.
The best way to discover the essence of Norway is to do the "Norway in a Nutshell" tour. It starts in Oslo, and finishes in Bergen, and tours the high country, the fjords and the coast, via rail, cog rail, ship and bus. It may seem expensive (Everything in Norway is!), but well worth the cost. Take an extra day or two in Oslo, too.
The best way to discover the essence of Norway is to do the "Norway in a Nutshell" tour. It starts in Oslo, and finishes in Bergen, and tours the high country, the fjords and the coast, via rail, cog rail, ship and bus. It may seem expensive (Everything in Norway is!), but well worth the cost. Take an extra day or two in Oslo, too.
Aug 4th, 2010, 08:49 AM
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Cog rail? Is it when we have to push the car ourselves? No, thanks!
Just, ha ha ha, I forgot about this airline! Sure we fly cargo with the seats flat for comfortable slipping (no, not a typo
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Just, ha ha ha, I forgot about this airline! Sure we fly cargo with the seats flat for comfortable slipping (no, not a typo
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Aug 4th, 2010, 09:10 AM
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I've been on that Norway in Nutshell. Included is a stop overlooking a waterfall with an enticing lady singing. Than back on the train. Fjords are so special. But then what can you do if in Denmark. No you cannot get a troll through customs. Besides they stink.
Bill in Boston not Ozarks
Bill in Boston not Ozarks
Aug 4th, 2010, 10:24 AM
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Dayenu, as I've told you before start cleaning the ship as soon as you embark. The Vision of the Seas has been dubbed Vision of Dis-Ease by the Nordic folk because of a well known gastric plague. I'm boarding her in October (Holy Land, etc) and I want it clean...
I know you'll have a blast.
I know you'll have a blast.
Aug 4th, 2010, 10:33 AM
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Yeah, the mermaid... I took the yellow polka dot bikini (planned to cover her nekkidness) out of my suitcase.
I have a question. Watching the currency conversion, it went from 6.2 kronas to 5.6 kronas to a US dollar, does it mean Scandinavia is going bankrupt? I am afraid to get stranded there.
I have a question. Watching the currency conversion, it went from 6.2 kronas to 5.6 kronas to a US dollar, does it mean Scandinavia is going bankrupt? I am afraid to get stranded there.
Aug 4th, 2010, 10:43 AM
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How exciting! I, too, am planning this trip and thought that perhaps I could take a day trip or two to perhaps Moscow? Or my family of 6 was considering a nice day somewhere in outer Mongolia? That's in Russia, right? Can we get there by public transportation? Is there a website that lists outer Mongolia trains? Will they accept my Scandic dollars there? Oh!! And I've always wanted to see Venice. Can we get there easily by train? Or bus? Oh wait!! Boat!!
Aug 4th, 2010, 11:23 AM
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"About the Vikings. ... I cannot find a single rental place for horned helmets, will the local tourist offices help? "
While you are there check out The Brett Favre Museum. It's very unusual. It's open one day, then it's closed, then it's open again, then it''s...
While you are there check out The Brett Favre Museum. It's very unusual. It's open one day, then it's closed, then it's open again, then it''s...
Aug 4th, 2010, 11:33 AM
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<<I hear that Viking piracy is on the rise, especially against Russian tourists in August.>>
But if you buy a handbag from the sidewalk merchants in Rome or Venice first then the Viking pirates will think you are from Hong Kong or maybe from Dayton and will leave you alone. Your cruise ship stops in Venice and Rome, right?
But if you buy a handbag from the sidewalk merchants in Rome or Venice first then the Viking pirates will think you are from Hong Kong or maybe from Dayton and will leave you alone. Your cruise ship stops in Venice and Rome, right?
Aug 4th, 2010, 11:34 AM
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In the best voice of Mrs Doubtfire: you wicked, wicked man 
Michelle, it's not Mongolia that is part of Russia, it's Molvania!
http://www.molvania.com/
Treesa, we will sanitize the ship for you! They don't sell Comet or Ajax, but I was told the local brand is called "Lutefisk"
Michelle, it's not Mongolia that is part of Russia, it's Molvania!
http://www.molvania.com/
Treesa, we will sanitize the ship for you! They don't sell Comet or Ajax, but I was told the local brand is called "Lutefisk"
