Cruise arrival

 We checked out Stockholm one more time. More window shopping and wanted to see the Nobel Museum unfortunately it was closed.  So we were in Stockholm for 3 days and it was never available. Not sure if I would make a special trip back

We felt Sweden was expensive especially with food. A bottle of house wine was $59 in US funds a class was $12.50. There is little or no tipping (we usually do) so maybe a little less.   There is no liquor sales on Sunday and the island we are staying on has a grocery store but you are unable to buy wine only beer.  

Stockholm as I mentioned is spread out over several little islands so lots of water and bridges. 

So arrival on the ship.  I was impressed with our reception 2 people met the cab we came in and took our bags. Checked passports and credit cards but didn’t ask for the Covid tests that I was stressing over. Also I thought we were to be tested on arrival that didn’t happen. I guess the rules have changed but no one told the passengers that the system was changed.  We got there about 1:00pm, checked in and out room was ready.   The bags got delivered about 1:45 and we were off to do laundry. Planned on doing this the first day.  We were first in the laundry room and I had 3 machines and 3 loads to do. This bodes well except always an exception.   Dan was in charge of starting the machine and somehow didn’t get it started.  Just a small delay in finishing the chore.   Turns out laundry is a popular thing to do on the first day.  There were no less than 6 people trying to do laundry.   Glad I was first.

I must say I do enjoy the cruise with Viking.   The weather has been nice enough to sit on the balcony we have a great city view  a few snacks in the mini bar and 24 hour room service   The best part is I was able to unpack and we will stay put for 2 weeks