Norway´s Fjords

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Going from Bergen to Oslo, I took the ¨special¨route which includes a regular train, a special train called the Flambana which stops along the way at the points with great views, a 2 hr boat ride through the fjords, a bud around the hills and waterfalls, and a train to Bergen. Altogether took about 14 hours, but it was really pretty!

Bergen is a small city - very quaint, quiet, relaxing. I would have loved to spend more time there but only had one day, half of which was rainy. When the rain stopped, went to the castle and top of a hill where there is an amazing view of the city and harbor.

Stayed at a hostel and had a great experience! Met two Italian guys who ridiculed me for not putting salt in my boiling water for pasta, a guy from Japan, guy and girl from Israel, and a guy from Berlin - we all sat around in the evening eating together and chatting about travels and what not. The two Italian guys don´t speak much English so talking with them was a mixture of English, Spanish and Italian which was pretty funny. Also met a couple from Orange County (CA) with a crazy adventure - they sold everything they owned last January and have been traveling since... and plan to travel for another year! They went to Asia, are now doing Europe, then through Africa, fly over to tip of South America and up through all the Americas. So jealous!

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Photos

Along Myrdal-Flam railway
Waterfall. There were two ladies that were dancing to this serene music... one would come up out of the rocks and disappear and then ¨reappear¨ in another spot. They were kind of like fairies.

Fjords
Boat ride in Norway

Bergen
View from atop the hill

Comments

[Mom]

Beautiful!!!
What fantastic, beautiful pictures...both the scenery and YOU! You look happy and well. I'm so glad you are having great CSing and hostel experiences. What a JOY to read your blogs! I'm still praying for your safe travels. Love you lots, Mom.