Turns out the sea doesn't always lull you to sleep. The boat and the beds rocked all night, leaving many of us too tired to get up that morning. However, the view outside the windows more than made up for the early hour. We ascended (some of us an hour later than others) to see islands dotted along our path, covered with trees and shrubs, some with the occasional house. The water was bright and clear, as was the day, and after a quick breakfast, we took to dry land. Opposite us as we docked, there was a huge, luxurious cruise liner; unfortunately, we couldn't get that on the way back, since it would have blown the entire budget for the rest of the trip. Taking a tour bus round the sights, we explored the history of the city before reaching the old town. There, we browsed for some souvenirs from the many shops that lined the streets. Some of us were lucky enough to get a picture with a group of Italian scouts also doing some sightseeing. Lunch was from a small supermarket in one of the squares, and eaten sitting on the water front by the docks. We gained a few funny looks from passersby and other tourists. After that, we walked to the palace, where we took some photos with one of the guards on duty in front. Don't think he was too impressed. Wandering a little longer, we saw the cathedral before returning back to the ship. The ride out of Sweden was smooth for the most part. More scenic houses and islands passed us by, along with the Emerald Princess we wished was our boat. For a lot of us, the night consisted of playing cards, reading, and singing. From Helena, we received an interesting rendition of 'under the sea', along with several other Disney classics. Hopefully, the ride would be smoother, and sleep easier once we returned to our rooms tonight.
Love, Becky x
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