HAL Rotterdam
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Waterfalls, Puffins, and Fjords! Second Sea Day
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 This morning we woke early after a good night’s sleep. At some point the ship started noticeably rocking, which helps us both sleep better. After breakfast at the buffet (the only place open that early), we went to the Crow’s Nest for a fancy coffee drink. Even at 8:30am, we couldn’t… Continue reading
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Waterfalls, Puffins, and Fjords! Scotland
Tuesday June 9, 2026 Breakfast arrived a little early this morning, but we have to get up and going, so it was a good thing. Today we arrive at Invergorden, Scotland! We received our tour stickers in our stateroom yesterday, but before we can join our tour, we have to go through UK Immigration. They… Continue reading
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Waterfalls, Puffins and Fjords! Sea Day #1
Monday, June 8, 2026 We woke up just in time for Scandinavian Brunch at Sea. Mom and I shared the Swedish Berry Pancakes as an appetizer (our server couldn’t understand that we wanted them for dessert). They were basically crepes with a thin, thin layer of lemon curd inside and berries over the top. Mom… Continue reading
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Waterfalls, Puffins and Fjords! Embarkation Day
Sunday, June 7 2026 She’s here! Our cruise ship, the Rotterdam, is sitting across the bridge waiting for us! Once we were ready for the day, we rolled our bags outside of our door (with 10 minutes to spare before 8am pickup) and headed down for breakfast. We had checked to see if Do All… Continue reading
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