Correction

I know there are a few typos and misspellings in this blog (as usual). I will repair the text when we return home or find a nice leisurely and free Internet access later in the cruise. Meanwhile I do apologize. I do want to correct right away provide the correct spelling for Hanseatic. I will be saying more about this trade organization that established a number of cities in northern Europe. Today we visited Rostock, with its somewhat restored rows of characteristic buildings, and next week we will be in Bergen, another place to find fine examples of the distinctive shops and warehouses.