. . . Do as the Norwegians do 😉
This means a trip to Bergen!
“Bergen is a city on Norway’s southwestern coast. It’s surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, the country’s longest and deepest. Bryggen features colorful wooden houses on the old wharf, once a center of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire. The Fløibanen Funicular goes up Fløyen Mountain for panoramic views and hiking trails. The Edvard Grieg House is where the renowned composer once lived.
The city is an international centre for aquaculture, shipping, offshore petroleum industry and subsea technology, and a national centre for higher education, media, tourism and finance. Bergen Port is Norway’s busiest in terms of both freight and passengers with over 300 cruise ship calls a year bringing nearly a half a million passengers to Bergen, a number that has doubled in 10 years.”
My brother and I stayed in this wonderful city for one night and two days. The views were spectacular, the fish market was plentiful and the rain came in torrents. On our second day in Bergen, we decided to take a fjord cruise (3 hours long!) up the Osterfjord. This journey was simply breathtaking and a once in a lifetime experience.
If you ever visit Norway, GO VISIT A FJORD. You must. Period. (and the Northern Lights)
It’s incredible to think that the very fjord that I was cruising in once saw the bows of viking ships rowing through their watery valleys.
All in all, this was an awesome experience and I’m glad I was able to share it with my brother 🙂
Adventure time: Norway 