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July 23rd 2022
Published: September 10th 2022
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Dear All If I publish something on the Internet today, it only feels right that I first start it off with a few words about our beloved Queen Elizabeth II. Thank you so much for all you have done for us Ma'am, for your people and for your country. You have been such an inspirational figure in my life, and I believe I speak on behalf of many of my fellow countrymen in saying that only now am I beg... Read Full Entry



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10th September 2022

Western Norway
Dave and I love riding the rails. We will absolutely add the train from Oslo to Bergen to our trip. Marvelous! I hope we can get seats on the right side. And ... a funicular.... We love, love, love funiculars! What a great trip. The scenery looks spectacular.... as you describe... raw and natural. I enjoyed your descriptions of the churches. Unesco sites, ferry rides, waterfalls and so much more. Wow, what a trip. I'm sorry you missed the zip line but I would have made the same decision you did as I would have worried about missing the train. Thank you for sharing your adventure.
11th September 2022

Western Norway
Thanks Dave and Merry! I had an amazing time in Norway. Writing up about it now helps me remember how amazing it was, as I think my two-week stint in Iceland made this slip my mind a bit. I think you would both love it, and the train, funicular and ferry rides were some of the best in the world 😊
10th September 2022
The Lovely Aussie-Chinese Couple Ziplining

Zip Line
So you had to hike back up... no transportation? Interesting.
11th September 2022
The Lovely Aussie-Chinese Couple Ziplining

Zip Line
Indeed, I felt the same. The least they could have done would have been to provide some kind of buggy transport back or something. They would probably have got an extra customer in me if they had done.
10th September 2022
Bergen

Scenic View
A beautiful city.
11th September 2022
Bergen

Scenic
Indeed, a very beautiful city.
10th September 2022
Me, Sognefjord

Great Pic!
Ah the Fjords.
11th September 2022
Me, Sognefjord

Thank you!
A voyager on his journey 😊
10th September 2022
Goats

I love these guys.
Beautiful.
11th September 2022
Goats

Goats
They were cute!
10th September 2022
Kjossfossen Falls

Look at the Power
That's a lot of water.
11th September 2022
Kjossfossen Falls

Powerful
Indeed, it was a powerful waterfall. A taster of what was to come in Iceland I think!
10th September 2022
Viking Lady Dancing, Kjossfossen Falls

Viking Dancing
I would love to see and hear this. Wow.
11th September 2022
Viking Lady Dancing, Kjossfossen Falls

Viking Dancing
Ah, I have just done a bit of reading on this, and added it to my blog. She is the "Huldra", a forest spirit who lures men into the forest to seduce them with her exotic dancing. (Actually, a student from the Norwegian Ballet School!)
11th September 2022

Epic Train Journeys
You had me at scenic train journey…and then you went on a funicular? I love those locomotives. I’m glad you had such a great adventure out there!
11th September 2022

Epic Train Journeys
Thanks Siewch! If you like epic train journeys, I think you would like this part of Norway very much! There's nothing quite like sitting in a comfortable train seat and watching beautiful scenery pass by through the window 😊
11th September 2022

I am enjoying following your Norse adventures...
It looks like you will have been to all of the Nordic countries by the end. Given that the latest Economist Big Mac Index shows that Switzerland and the Nordic countries are the most expensive, you must be approaching penury!
12th September 2022

Penury
Yes indeed Bob, I do feel my wallet took a bit of a hit this summer, but you're right, I have now visited all Nordic countries, so cheaper lands now await further travels - yay! Thanks for following along 😊
12th September 2022

I am pining for the fjords!
Dave here...had to borrow a Monty Python phrase here.....lovely country. Hope to visit it next year!
12th September 2022

Lol!
Lol! I hope you get to see a Norwegian Blue up there 😅 Thanks for reading Dave, and I do hope you get to visit next year - a really awe-inspiring country!
16th September 2022
Oslo-to-Bergen Railway

I've driven a similar route myself
I once drove from Oslo over the mountains to the west coast of Norway and back. i totally understand you when you say that the nature is fascinating. /Ake
16th September 2022
Oslo-to-Bergen Railway

Norway
Thank you Ake - I imagine it would be a wonderful route to drive also.
16th September 2022
Bergen

I've never been to Bergen
I have never been to Bergen. But now that I see your pictures and read your blog I see that I really need to go there one day. /Ake
16th September 2022
Bergen

Bergen
Yay, thanks Ake - it's nice to know my blog has been an inspiration for you. Bergen was truly beautiful. I imagine it would be even better outside the tourist season, it was really quite busy when I was there.
17th October 2022

Beautiful!
Wow, what beautiful scenery Alex! The funicular looked fun, and the various train journeys sounded wonderful. And what a great B&B you scored!
18th October 2022

Beautiful
Thanks Lori, it really is a stunning part of the world. The train journeys seeing it was amazing, and indeed I felt very fortunate with the accommodation - it was a great place 😊
20th October 2022
Summit

I love this photo
I love this photo; I feel you captured the setting perfectly. I can just picture you taking the photo and taking in that beautiful scenery
20th October 2022
Summit

Scenery
Ah, thanks Alan, I appreciate this. It was a beautiful scene to take in, and very rewarding after the hike to get there.

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