Tanya A Benefield
@tabenefield.bsky.social
Fledgling writer, book addict, WHQer, tea-drinker extraordinaire.
Where does the time go? On this day last year I left Newcastle on my first cruise.
October 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Where does the time go? On this day last year I left Newcastle on my first cruise.
Akureyri today, visiting Goðafoss Waterfall and the Botanical Garden. I really didn't need to bring any sweaters! Note: added the photo when I got back to the ship.
May 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Akureyri today, visiting Goðafoss Waterfall and the Botanical Garden. I really didn't need to bring any sweaters! Note: added the photo when I got back to the ship.
Somewhere near the Arctic Circle, 11.08pm.
May 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Somewhere near the Arctic Circle, 11.08pm.
Another day, another port. Today it's Isafjordur.
May 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Another day, another port. Today it's Isafjordur.
When I visited Norway in October, I bought a Christmas bauble with a Norwegian-knitwear pattern, and on my return I was determined to find another that reminded me of the Northern Lights (the tree lights help with the effect):
December 14, 2024 at 6:31 PM
When I visited Norway in October, I bought a Christmas bauble with a Norwegian-knitwear pattern, and on my return I was determined to find another that reminded me of the Northern Lights (the tree lights help with the effect):
Definitely worth spending two hours freezing in the countryside near Alta, Norway, last night. The lights made another appearance after we returned to the ship, so it was a very successful evening.
October 15, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Definitely worth spending two hours freezing in the countryside near Alta, Norway, last night. The lights made another appearance after we returned to the ship, so it was a very successful evening.
Inside the Arctic Circle. A small whale appeared a few minutes after this photo was taken.
October 14, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Inside the Arctic Circle. A small whale appeared a few minutes after this photo was taken.
Atlantic Ocean Road today, crossing the Arctic Circle tomorrow:
October 12, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Atlantic Ocean Road today, crossing the Arctic Circle tomorrow:
It's gonna be chilly tomorrow ...
October 11, 2024 at 3:34 PM
It's gonna be chilly tomorrow ...
How could I possibly resist!
February 20, 2024 at 4:04 PM
How could I possibly resist!
Spent much of the day at Sissinghurst Castle rather than stagnating in front of the television
December 26, 2023 at 5:35 PM
Spent much of the day at Sissinghurst Castle rather than stagnating in front of the television