Greetings from the middle of the fjords.
They didn't tell us they had the interweb, it's not very fast, or reliable but it sometimes works.
First lesson from Norway
- People really live in towns that require ski gear in mid-summer.

The MS Lofoten is a small 1960's ship, that can (apparently) take up to 400 passengers but currently has 130. Lots of wood panelling. The cabin is larger than some of the hotel rooms we have stayed in - certainly more functional. Kirk is like a small child when he is on a boat or sleeper car on a train - he is fascinated by the functionality of small spaces.
I keep singing the song from "The Love Boat". We may not be married much longer. The "Julie" character aka the "Entertainment director" is a chubby bloke that looks nothing like her.
The MS Lofoten is the smallest in the line, but is very elegant.
Small boat means a rough ride .. all good so far.
We've been onboard for 4 meals, the Germans have disappointed us by not eating themsleves sick at the buffet !
Went to Hammerfest, "The Worlds most North Town", very pretty & not as cold as some other places.
Have discovered that Tonic & wine can be cooled to just cold enough by putting them on the window & opening it a little.
A more sophisticated system is beyond current capabilities, but could provide better cooling.
Tonight we go to Tromso at 23.45 (n69,38,8 E 18,57,7).
Haven't decided if we will try & find a bar, or sleep through it, tomorrow is a busy day, with a speedboat trip at 18:30 ... IT JUST DOESN'T STOP.