Eighth Annual Libertarian Cruise - Update # 4
Welcome to everyone! I hope you are planning
an enjoyable Holiday
Season. Although it seems a
long way away, our
Baltic Cruise will be rapidly
upon us once the New
Year rolls through. With this
update, I wish to
build the excitement of those who
have already booked
with "A Day on the MS Westerdam".
Please join this happy
group.
If you are considering joining us, just email
me and request a "booking
form". Then I'll make your
reservation.
Your deposit is fully refundable if
you have to cancel
and do so before March 22, 2005.
Ellen and I just returned
from our first cruise on
Celebrity Cruise Line.
We had a great time and found
it comparable to Holland
America Line in many ways.
I have increased my FREEDOM CRUISES activity this
year and welcome the
opportunity to arrange any group
cruises for your friends
or family. Please let me know
if I can help you
with any of your cruising plans in
addition to this annual
group cruise. Now enjoy this
virtual cruise with
another "Day on the MS Westerdam".
DAY THREE ON THE MS WESTERDAM
As we slept, the Westerdam cruised to our first
port of call.
At 8 A.M. we are at the pier in Tallinn,
Estonia. One
look from the deck lets us know this Baltic
Cruise will be unlike
any of our previous Libertarian
Cruises. Tallinn
is said to offer one of the finest
medieval "Old Towns"
in Europe. It has cobblestone
streets, small shops,
and such dazzling sights as a
Russian Orthodox cathedral.
Our opportunity to explore such a wonderful place is
enhanced by the local
knowledge of Paul Vahur, a resident
libertarian.
Paul was born in Tallinn and has lived there
ever since.
With his help we explore the highlights of
Tallinn. They
include:
* The Baroque castle
of Palace Square in Old Town which
is the present seat of the Estonian Parliament
* The 16th century
ruins of St. Bridget's Convent
* The outstanding
Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky
Cathedral, complete with gorgeous mosaics and icons
* The Gothic Dome
Church (St. Mary's Cathedral) where more
than 100 coats of arms are on display
Of course, all the amenities of our lovely ship are
available all day
long and everyone can schedule their
own excursions too,
until we sail away at 6 P.M. Since
we are dining at the
second seating, we have plenty of
time to enjoy the
on-deck "sail away" and watch Tallinn
shrink into the distance
before preparing for our evening.
After a shower and cocktail, I'll check out the casino
for a brief blackjack
session before dinner. In the dining
room we all meet up
to enjoy another magnificent five course
meal together, trading
stories of our day's sights and events.
Of course, since tomorrow
we arrive in St. Petersburg, we
will also be most
excited about what is yet to come. I'm
so glad to have you
with us!
Till next time,
Ken