Setting sail from Oslo

From Stockholm we took a six hour train to Oslo to meet our captain and ship for the first time. I was a little anxious in the taxi beforehand, but Alina and Kai seem lovely and we arrived in time to celebrate Alina's 30th birthday that night. We were made to feel very welcome and met a bunch of their friends that night.

We set sail at midday and soon after Sam decided to jump in for a quick swim. After his heart nearly stopped due to the cold, he came out pretty fast. The water was 17 degrees - come on the North sea. P.s. please excuse the hat, but this place is freezing...