A TIDBIT FROM TIM AND JUDY, PRO VIKING TRAVELERS Tales From Our Sails
Tim and Judy are truly passionate about travel and cruising — they’ve been on all of the European river cruises and four of
When it comes to Viking, their customer service is off the charts. “While we love the fact that there are not any casinos
the ocean cruises. They have two more on their calendars and they’re anxiously awaiting and counting down the days to departure! For Tim and Judy, escaping on the sea is a thrilling adventure, and Viking provides just the experience they are looking for every single time. While both the river cruises and the ocean cruises have their pros and cons (although they admit there really is nothing negative to say about either), if they had to choose between the two, they’d opt for a river cruise. “With Viking’s river cruises, there’s a certain intimacy element that isn’t as prevalent on the ocean cruises,” they tell us. “We enjoy being
and there are fewer travelers on board, it’s truly the Viking crew that makes the trip fabulous,” Tim and Judy say. “Not to mention, Carol with Imagine Going There makes the entire experience wonderful. She’s the best blessing we’ve had.” Tim and Judy want other travelers to enjoy Viking’s cruises and excursions as much as they do, and they have a few pieces of advice to offer other travelers. First, be sure to pack
light. On the ocean cruises, you have the opportunity to do your own laundry, and on the river cruises, for a fee, the crew can assist you in washing your clothes. Not to mention, it’s really all about comfort! Also, don’t forget to bring along a camera, and no need to bring an umbrella — the Viking crew will provide one for you! Tim and Judy, thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us! We hope you enjoy your next two Viking excursions and come back with more stories to share! Bon voyage!
aboard a smaller ship and the fact that on river cruises, you go right into the cities and have the opportunity to walk right off the boat and into the city. You can explore so much more!” Hands down, their favorite cruise destination to date was the Grand Hawaii & Polynesia . Exploring the many islands was an experience they’ll never forget!
Chicago’s ‘Dentist to the Queen’ THE CURIOUS CASE OF THE GOLD CUFF LINKS
THE MAKING OF A ROYAL SMILE In truth, Queen Elizabeth likely had a team of dentists at her beck and call over the years. Fun fact: Even though she passed away at age 96, the queen did not wear dentures. She had all of her own teeth! Queen Elizabeth’s exact dental upkeep appears to be a national secret, but Matthew Rose, an implant surgeon and restorative dentist with The Implant Center, told Express the queen likely invested in cosmetic dentistry like crowns and veneers to keep her smile white. According to The Mirror, the queen herself credited her smile to the fact that she once wore braces. “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men [and women].” Proverbs 18:16)
Way back in 1959, the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip visited Chicago for 14 hours — and during that small window, the queen went to the dentist. Apparently, Queen Elizabeth had lost a filling in one of her back teeth and needed a dentist to replace it between royal sightseeing stops at places like the Museum of Science and Industry. She chose Dr. Norman Olson, a dentist who practiced out of the nearby Drake hotel. WHY DR. OLSON? Talking about the incident years later, Dr. Olson’s daughter told the Chicago Tribune that he was likely selected thanks to his reputation and location. “It was a very secure hotel,” she said. “I’m sure it was easy for the Secret Service and everybody else to guard the place,
and in my opinion, my dad was the best dentist in Chicago.”
15 MINUTES FOR A LIFETIME OF FAME It’s funny to think of a queen in the dental chair, but the way Queen Elizabeth paid for her procedure is even more curious. Reportedly, Dr. Olson declined to charge her for the 15-minute filling fix — so she gifted him a pair of gold-enameled cuff links for his trouble. The cuff links were decorated with crowns and the letters “ER” for “Elizabeth Regina.” From then on, Dr. Olson was nationally known as “The Queen’s Dentist.” According to the Tribune, he never accepted requests for TV interviews about his experience with the queen. But cards addressed to “The Queen’s Dentist” continued to appear in his mailbox long after her visit.
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