Remember approaching Hong Kong Harbour during a foggy morning, looking at all the new high-risers that they were constructing. Several were already occupied. The top part of the buildings was almost covered in this haze. I was thinking, when this happens, one must feel like living up in the sky. I wonder how that feeling is. The foggy environmental (pollution) issues did not stop in … Continue reading Living in the sky.
Again, while transiting the river to Saigon (Ho Ci Minh City), there are always lots of interesting things to watch. And the local boats are always so colorful. Here we have a couple of boats tied up to each other. This is often done while they stop for the night. The boats swing upstream or downstream, depending of the tide. Yes, it is a tidal … Continue reading Rendezvous in the river…..
This picture was taken while we transited up the Saigon river towards Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City as it is the official name. While looking at the riverbanks, I notice this church. I knew from before there are a lot of Christians in Vietnam, due to their history of being a French colony. Suddenly became aware of the church spires, and the symbol on … Continue reading A first time see…
Today’s picture is from Halong Bay again. Not always shining sun when we enter early in the morning. This time we were greeted by a more “spooky” setting. Still gorgeous. A Norwegian (my native tongue) word for this scenery is Trolsk. What I liked about this scenery early in the morning was how we could see the rock formations in the distance slowly become visible. … Continue reading Morning haze…
Today’s picture was taken in the port of Da Nang , in Vietnam. If you have traveled some in this region, and especially in this country, you will see that any maritime business in small scale will always include several family members. This is not some 7-8 hours workday, with the weekend off. These people work hard! Nothing less than admirable to observe their work. … Continue reading Work work work…
Today’s picture was taken in Halong Bay , up in northern Vietnam. When traveling in this region, you will notice most smaller cargo ships, boats, and fishing vessels, have been painted in very beautiful color schemes. You will also notice these vessels function as both a workplace as well as their home. And home away from home (traveling home). Rgds, Sailor Continue reading Home sweet home.
Today’s picture is just a bragging picture. It always looks so glamorous to work on a cruise ship and walk around in the fancy uniform when one is a Senior Officer on a cruise ship. The fact is, the fun working on the cruise industry disappeared a long time ago. Sure it is still interesting and one can see the world if working on the … Continue reading At work on a Cruise ship.
Today’s picture is taken in the city of Khon Kaen, in north eastern Thailand. In the region called Isaan, or Isan. Wonder how the society would have reacted in the western hemisphere if such assigned parking spots had been created. Rgds, Sailor Continue reading Women parking.
Today`s picture is a shot of my dear mother in law. Yes I say dear, and I consider myself lucky to have such a fine lady in my family. She is a tough, hardworking and caring woman. A wonderful person. rgds, Sailor Continue reading Mother in law.
Today’s picture is from a bar in the city of Khon Kaen, in the north eastern part of Thailand. No worries at all. At least that night. Ohhhh how I miss the times with hardly any worries. Oh well, soon this period in our life will also pass. 🙂 rgds Sailor Continue reading Heavy metal guitarist.
This picture is, as most will recognize, taken from the Bridge over the Corinth Canal, in Greece. This transit was always a spectacular happening, for Passengers and crew alike. The picture was taken by our ship’s photographer. But I had the opportunity to be with him that time, which was the only time I was allowed to do that. The “towing lines” you see on … Continue reading Corinth Canal.
This picture is from one of my visits to the Crocodile Farm and Zoo in Samut Prakan, near Bangkok. Always used to visit this place when the family came to Thailand, while I lived in Bangkok. The Zoo is rather “tired” and in need of maintenance. But it is still worth a visit. PS. The zoo known as the Crocodile Farm. Bon voyage Rgds, Sailor Continue reading Feed me!
Today’s picture is from Thailand. Which was easy to spot. This picture is taken in the region called Isaan, in the province of Kalasin. Love it there. Continue reading Country side.
This picture is from the first time I visited the “Crocodile Farm” at Samut Prakan, Thailand. The location is near the international airport in Bangkok. The ones who have been there will most likely tell about a relatively worn out Crocodile farm, but still very much entertaining for people who never saw thousands of crocodiles (and other animals), close up. And of course, you can … Continue reading Today’s picture.
Some cultures are more hospitable than others. This is something we can not ignore. Coming from a northern European country, we have a tendency to be a bit more standoffish, and cool, when we meet strangers. Normally this is unintentional. Depending of course of the individual countries, but all in all, northern Europeans are a bit more…..shy, when it comes to meeting strangers. Southern Europeans … Continue reading Today’s picture. The Thai hospitality.
Who forgets the first time, ever. The first time whatever it really is. We remember probably 99% of all our first times. The picture here is the first time I went to the city of Khon Kaen, which is 40 minutes flight north-north/west of Bangkok. To “meet the parents” of course. Luckily for me, it all ended very well. These pictures really remind me of … Continue reading Today’s picture…..First time.
Todays picture is called “Ship Handling”. A former Captain of mine and myself thought we should have some fun, and we made two pictures, and called them “Ship Handling training”. And he sent the pictures to the Main Office, where most people thought it was funny, except one person. His immediate superior shoreside. I guess, we cant make everyone laughing. Here is the other. Surely, … Continue reading Today’s picture.
Today’s picture is an interesting one. Why? Because this is a picture of a flag, which most people would never ever be able to recognize. Since this Blog is mainly (except a few posts here and there) travel related, is this picture actually relevant. It is namely the Official flag of the “Travellers”. Or the Romani people. I bet many got some sort of intro … Continue reading Today’s picture.
Today’s picture is to remember good times during summertime in Northern Norway. It can actually be very warm during the summer far north in Norway. Warm enough to just wear a (very short) shorts. And the days are long, due to the midnight sun. For months, the sun never sets (goes below the horizon) at all, so the daylight is 24 hours. Crazy to experience … Continue reading Today’s picture.
Today’s picture reminds me of a simpler time. A simpler time for us who work in the Cruise Industry. The picture here is in the end of the so called Good old days, where customer satisfaction was the highest priority, before it slowly started to change. These days, the most important is to prevent lawsuits and other issues which might be of negative impact. Report … Continue reading Today’s picture.
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