From Halifax to Boston - History, Seafood and Nature Reserves - Canada, United States
Week six on our 13-week bucket list Pole to Pole cruise on the MS Roald Amundsen with Hurtigruten Expeditions. This week, a new cruise segment commences, and a changeover of passengers as we enter the Halifax to Boston leg.
Day 36 - Sea Day, Labrador Sea
Lazy day today at sea!
Lovely, clean, and healthy steak and chicken lunch at Fredheim. The afternoon we spent blogging and launching week five of our adventures.
In honour of Queen Elizabeth II, today's afternoon tea was scones, which was very thoughtful of the ship to provide a special moment to respect the Queen.
A special mention out to two remarkable and hardworking cabin stewards, Sharon and Francis, whose smiles and banter continue to bring smiles to our faces while working tirelessly to ensure our suite is always immaculate.
Day 37 - Red Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
Today, we arrived back in Canada; this morning, we woke to a foggy and misty day as we crept closer to Red Bay late in the afternoon.
The day was spent relaxing, having morning coffees and lunch, and enjoying the green landscapes as we approached our new destination. Wayne was a gem and cleaned our doors, and we had crystal-clear views; hopefully, the sun will keep shining for a while now; we are heading south.
We anchored side at 3.30 pm; the Canadian customs were back onboard to clear the ship; after two days in Greenland, everything was approved. At about 4.45 pm, we were on the tender boat across to Red Bay.
Tender trips take about 5 minutes to cross the water to the piers. When the team have all their ducks lined up, it can be very efficient and have little waiting time.
The sun was shining; it was a gorgeous day, about 14 degrees. The friendly locals warmly greeted us as we walked off the boat; they were an absolute delight and happy to see us all.
We were given a little map with places of interest to visit and strolled around the beautiful petite village. It was quaint, with a warm community vibe. Very green, clean and well-maintained, with lots of flora and a pocket of nature with stunning views.
