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@CarlBovisNature His name's Ralph, but his friends call him "Syrup"

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@Robin_Askwith Getting into character ahead of next w/e's outing in CoaPP on TPtv ? A Kipper a day keeps the groupies away !

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@Robin_Askwith Fantastic. Another chance to meet up with Miss Slenderparts before bedtime.

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London  #MyVikingStory  #VikingVenus  #VikingCruises BER-LON.   Journey's End, bye-bye Viking Venus. It's time for that long final walk down the gangplank, ......until next time !

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London  #MyVikingStory  #VikingVenus  #VikingCruises BER-LON, ......with so many pipes, levers, and nozzles available, the only limitation to having the perfect beverage is one's own creativity !

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London  #MyVikingStory  #VikingVenus  #VikingCruises BER-LON, - Welcome to Tilbury / Gravesend. The bags are packed, the glass is empty,  so it's time to go.

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North Sea  #MyVikingStory  #VikingVenus  #VikingCruises BER-LON,  …..and after that maxi-calorie brekkie, why not go for a walk around the deck before joining in the final 'Baggo' tournament between passengers/crew. You've got to be in it to win it. .

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North Sea  #MyVikingStory  #VikingVenus  #VikingCruises BER-LON, for anyone looking to relax and rest awhile to knit up the ravelled sleeve of care at the end of the day's activities, what better place than the Explorers' Lounge at mid-evening. Most tranquil….

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Norwegian Sea     #MyVikingStory  #VikingVenus  #VikingCruises BER-LON, - the next few days will be at sea. Luckily, as usual, Viking has an interesting selection of wines onboard, although it always seems such a l-o-n-g walk to the bar ….

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Tromso, Norway    #MyVikingStory  #VikingVenus  #VikingCruises BER-LON,  - after leaving Tromso the wind picked up again which has reduced our speed, although there have been the occasional glimpses of nice scenery to look at along the way.

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Tromso, Norway    #MyVikingStory  #VikingVenus  #VikingCruises BER-LON, - after a short delay in Tromso,  the wind has now eased so we're about to depart and head south to dear old Blighty.

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Alta, Norway:   #MyVikingStory  #VikingVenus #VikingCruises BER-LON, - it's now coming up to midnight and time to leave Alta, - next stop Tromso !

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Alta, Norway:   #MyVikingStory  #VikingVenus BER-LON, ……there is always something a little bit spooky about catching the last bus back to the ship !

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Alta, Norway:   #MyVikingStory #VikingVenus BER-LON, Alta Northern Lights Cathedral - many people have differing views about religion but, like it or loathe it, you cannot fail to be impressed by the ice sculptures leading up to the front door.....

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Alta, Norway - #MyVikingStory #VikingVenus BER-LON : it's stopped snowing but the temp is still dropping, now down to -10C.  Expect to see  some icebergs drifting past soon, accompanied by the soundtrack from 'Titanic'.

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As the Christmas festivities fade away once again into the happy trasure chest of inebriate memories, I hope everyone had a good one, but for any that didn't there is always the ever lasting hope that next year will be better.

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#MyVikingStory - there's nothing squidgier than a busload of rain soaked passengers, who then get to share their warmed up sogginess with the rest of us during the flight as the underlying hint of rancid raccoon wafts its way slowly but pervasively through the cabin. Marvellous !

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#MyVikingStory #HighclereCastle
How many dancing girls can you fit into a small helicopter? A great day out at Highclere Castle.

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#MyVikingStory #HighclereCastle
A mosty excellent visit to Downton Abbey (Highclere Castle) yesterday, and a big 'thank you' to Viking for the VIP tickets.

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#VikingCruises #MyVikingStory
AMS-BAS:
It's late at night and there's not a sound to be heard as the ship slips quietly into one of the last locks in the run up to Basel, ...for some reason it reminds me of a WW2 submarine pen but maybe I've been watching too many old movies.