A note to the readers of this blog—Apologies for the delay. There was difficulty getting pictures from the phone to the iPad due to lack of internet access. All seems well now.
Alta is a town on Norway’s northern coast, at the head of Alta Fjord. It’s known for views of the Northern Lights (from September to April) which inspired the cascading architecture of the Northern Lights Cathedral, built in 2013.
There is also WW II history in Alta. The excursion chosen was to the Tirpitz Museum. During the war, Altafjord was the Nazis’ largest naval base outside of Germany. Named after the German battleship that was anchored here, the museum is home to an interesting array of photographs and artifacts that help tell the story of Norway’s struggle against the Germans.
The war was difficult for the Norwegians, especially after the Allied victory. The German scorched earth policy meant nothing was left in the wake of the retreating troops. Sad. The tour guide related how his grandparents took shelter under an overturned boat for an unspecified period of time. A very resilient people.
Dinner was the Acamar Experience. The Acamar Experience is an invitation only dinner with the Master of the vessel and Ship’s Officers for passengers in suites.
A late evening by my standards. Off to bed. A busy day tomorrow
MO goes Around the World 
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