Continued privations at the end of the war made comments like,
“You’d never think we were the victors,” commonplace on the rubble-filled streets and in the empty shops.
Europe
News from Mistral September 14th-16th At Sea, Lisbon & Tangier
Saturday September 14th At Sea I woke up to teach an aerobics class. I was very nervous and expecting no…
News From Mistral September 7th-8th, at sea & Le Havre
Saturday September 7th At Sea We had a little rehearsal before lunch, it was just Norbi, Bori and me. We…
News From Mistral August 29th-30th Helsinki, At Sea
Thursday August 29th Helsinki, Finland I woke up around 11 this morning. I ate some lunch and had some coffee.…
News From Mistral August 31st, Copenhagen
Saturday, August 31st Copenhagen, Denmark I woke up for disembarkation this morning at 930. It wasn’t too early, and Manu and…
News From Mistral August 26th-28th, Tallin, St. Petersburg
Monday August 26th Tallin, Estonia Manuella and I got up so we could go out, it was 12 noon so we…
News From Mistral August 24th-25th, Stockholm, Sweden & at sea
Saturday August 24th Stockholm, Sweden. I was up early for disembarkation, 7am. There were suitcases everywhere, I could barely walk out…
News From Mistral August 22nd-23rd Helsinki & Stockholm
Thursday August 22nd Helsinki, Finland We woke up early today to go out before rehearsal. I really didn’t want to wake…
News from Mistral August 20th – 21st, St. Petersburg
Tuesday August 20th Saint Petersburg, Russia We rehearsed at 9 am. I was exhausted to say the least with only 4…
New From Mistral August 18th-At Sea, Tallinn
Sunday, August 18th At Sea I got up to go to the Crew Purser; she must have woken up on the…