Saturday, 30 July: Copenhagen
Just a quick entry to let everyone know that I arrived safely this afternoon and am enjoying dinner and a beer at a lovely outdoor cafe. It will be an early night for me--and then I head for the ship in the early afternoon.
I'll really get into posting once I'm on board.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
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At home in Tucson, AZ, since 2005, I live with my partner of over 47 years--and husband of six years--Will Feathers. I grew up in New York City (1947-67), earned my BA from CUNY in 1967 and my PhD in English from Indiana University/ Bloomington in 1974. I served on the full-time faculty of the English Department at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, from 1971 to 2004 (33 years), when I accepted an offer for early retirement. Last year (April 2022), we sold our house and moved into an Independent Living Senior Retirement Community in Tucson, where we have made many new friends.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Thursday Evening 10pm: New York City
I've just printed my boarding pass for tomorrow night's flight to Copenhagen, so I think I'm in good shape. The flight is 8 hours and 15 minutes flying time. When I arrive in Copenhagen I will report on the special "Economy Comfort" seat I paid for.
Today's flights (Tucson-Atlanta-LaGuardia) were crowded to the rafters--I am continually amazed at what people try to squeeze into the overhead compartments, fully abetted by airline employees--but I managed to get here without too much bruising (ego or otherwise). My suitcase weighed only 40 pounds, so I've got room to gain 10 pounds more as I travel!
I'm spending tonight at my cousin Helen's in Manhattan and am happy to report she continues to progress nicely from her surgery. It was only 82 degrees today--a whole lot more pleasant than the 105 when I was here last week.
The next entry will be from Copenhagen.
Today's flights (Tucson-Atlanta-LaGuardia) were crowded to the rafters--I am continually amazed at what people try to squeeze into the overhead compartments, fully abetted by airline employees--but I managed to get here without too much bruising (ego or otherwise). My suitcase weighed only 40 pounds, so I've got room to gain 10 pounds more as I travel!
I'm spending tonight at my cousin Helen's in Manhattan and am happy to report she continues to progress nicely from her surgery. It was only 82 degrees today--a whole lot more pleasant than the 105 when I was here last week.
The next entry will be from Copenhagen.
At home in Tucson, AZ, since 2005, I live with my partner of over 47 years--and husband of six years--Will Feathers. I grew up in New York City (1947-67), earned my BA from CUNY in 1967 and my PhD in English from Indiana University/ Bloomington in 1974. I served on the full-time faculty of the English Department at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, from 1971 to 2004 (33 years), when I accepted an offer for early retirement. Last year (April 2022), we sold our house and moved into an Independent Living Senior Retirement Community in Tucson, where we have made many new friends.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
2011 Copenhagen to London
Wednesday, 27 July: Getting Ready
I will spend Saturday night in Copenhagen before the Eurodam sails on Sunday at 5pm; we reach our first port, Oslo, at noon on Monday. Yes, it does seem a strange time to be visiting Oslo, but I hope the continuing visits of tourists will be a psychological boon to the wounded souls of Norway.
I will try to make some new entries in New York and Copenhagen, but I may not be able to continue full-force until the Eurodam has sailed.
My full itinerary appears below:
8:45 pm / av Tucson
Welcome to a 12-day Copenhagen to London cruise on Holland America’s ms Eurodam. I have reserved my favorite stateroom on the top deck looking out the front of the ship, with a spectacular view over the bow. This will be my third sailing on the Eurodam, and I am hoping that my favorite wine steward, Anthony, is still serving in the main dining room.
I fly from Tucson to New York tomorrow (Thursday) and spend one night at my cousin Helen’s on 15th Street. I will have all day Friday in the city since my flight to Copenhagen doesn’t depart until 10:10pm from JFK, arriving in Copenhagen in the early afternoon on Saturday. I have reserved a seat in Delta's "Economy Comfort" section, which for a small fee gives you 4" extra leg room, a larger reclining pitch for the seat, and early boarding privileges. I will spend Saturday night in Copenhagen before the Eurodam sails on Sunday at 5pm; we reach our first port, Oslo, at noon on Monday. Yes, it does seem a strange time to be visiting Oslo, but I hope the continuing visits of tourists will be a psychological boon to the wounded souls of Norway.
I will try to make some new entries in New York and Copenhagen, but I may not be able to continue full-force until the Eurodam has sailed.
My full itinerary appears below:
July 2011
Thu 28 / 7:25 am / lv Tucson / DL 319
2:03 pm / av Atlanta
3:35 pm / lv Atlanta / DL 486 /
5:59 pm / av New York (LGA) (1 night)
Fri 29 / 10:10 pm / lv New York (JFK) / DL 118
Sat 30 / 12:25 pm / av Copenhagen (1 night) / First Hotel Vesterbro
Sun 31 / 5 pm / lv Copenhagen / Holland American ms Eurodam (12 nights)
August 2011
Mon 1 / 1 pm av Oslo (1 night)Tue 2 / 4 pm lv Oslo
Wed 3 / 7 am av Kristiansand, Norway / 4 pm lv Kristiansand
Thu 4 / 8 am av Bergen, Norway / 5 pm lv Bergen
Fri 5 / 8 am av Alesund, Norway / 9 pm lv Alesund
Sat 6 / at sea
Sun 7 / 8m av Invergordon, Scotland / 5 pm lv Invergordon
Mon 8 / 9 am av So Queensferry (Edinburgh)
Tue 9 / 1 am lv So Queensferry / 8 am av Newcastle-upon-Tyne / 5 pm lv Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Wed 10 / at sea
Thu 11 / 8 am av Zeebrugge, Belgium / 11:59 pm lv Zeebrugge
Fri 12 / 7 am av Dover / Disembark Holland American ms Eurodam / Hilton Hotel London Islington (4 nights)
Tue 16 / 12:30 pm / lv London (LHR) / DL 149
3:39 pm / av New York (JFK) (1 night)Wed 17 / 2:00 pm / lv New York (LGA) / DL 2247
4:37 pm / av Atlanta
7:55 pm / lv Atlanta / DL 1027 8:45 pm / av Tucson
At home in Tucson, AZ, since 2005, I live with my partner of over 47 years--and husband of six years--Will Feathers. I grew up in New York City (1947-67), earned my BA from CUNY in 1967 and my PhD in English from Indiana University/ Bloomington in 1974. I served on the full-time faculty of the English Department at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, from 1971 to 2004 (33 years), when I accepted an offer for early retirement. Last year (April 2022), we sold our house and moved into an Independent Living Senior Retirement Community in Tucson, where we have made many new friends.
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