CRUISE12 DAYS TO NORTHERN LIGHTS SOUTHAMPTON TO NORTHERN NORWAY

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25.2.2018 Drove 2 hrs from Isle of Portland to Southampton Airport and dropped little Jazz off then an Uber to the ship. Piles of people waiting to board, their ccomputer system was down, they had to MANUELLY check everyone in, but wasn't too bad and were on board for 2.00pm then set sail around 7.00pm, very late but made up time. Had two days at sea, including my birthday which was not too bad just a relaxing time, took in a couple of movies at the theatre, a couple of lectures and a few drinks etc, the days just went really fast.

28.2.1018 Arrived in Andalsnes...our first port of call....who would want to live in this god forsaken place! Not really abandoned but freezing, windy...could not get enough clothes on. Very pretty place really right up at the head of the Romdalsfjord and its majestic scenery. Took a bus out to Trolvegan (the Troll Wall), photos just do not do it justice, the shear drop of it is incredible...at 1200 metre drop it is the highest vertical drop in Northern Europe, they have had some heavy falls of snow here but today fortunately was bright and sunny, god knows what it would have been like if there was no sun! Took the bus further on to the ski resort area of Bjorli which is located in the Gudbrand Valley, such a picturesque journey up the valley, snow was very deep and snow ploughs everywhere in action. Lovely afternoon tea of apple cake and coffee at one of the local hotels. Back on board by 5.30pm and heading for Tromso further north, another day at sea tomorrow.

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Photos

ORIANA
Boarding day enjoying a couple of beers

ANDALSNES NORWAY
Walk around town looking down to the harbour

BJORLI VILLAGE
Guess who playing in the snow

ANDALSNES
Frozen waterfalls up the Romsdal Valley

ANDALSNES
A gorgeous old hotel up the Romsdal Valley

ANDALSNES
Sun going down over the harbour

BJORLI VILLAGE
You know who up to no good

BJORLI VILLAGE
Loads of cabins scattered across the snow fields

BJORLI VILLAGE
Our afternoon tea stop

ANDALSNES
Frozen river up the Romsdal Valley

Comments

[Kaz]

To cold for me
Wow looks amazing but I carnt stand the cold keep enjoying see you soon xxx

[John and Gloria Travels]

It is freezing Kaz!

[Norma]

Andalsnes etc.
Just read your blog . Left Village at 5am today Arrived Murray Bridge at round 2 pm. Only had three stops Got fuel Tintinara S.A. for $1-19, p / L , bargain ! ! , not bad for almost 90 .... Hey ? ? ? Blogs always interesting & welcome . Left Cillage 5am today Had three stops & arrived in M/Bridge 2pm. Not Sorry about my bit of news. Re travelling here . J not pleased , ha ! Again ! Great blog ,love reading where you have been etc . Thank you both . Left Village at 5am today ,had three stops , arrived M/Bridge , S. A. just after 2 pm .not real bad for a 90 yr. old hey ! Weather where you are must be freezing ,better than our heat here & good for your system ! ! Hope the Northern Lights live up to their reputation & you enjoy .thanks again. Love. Norma x x

[John and Gloria Travels]

Hi Norma, very intetesting but too cold! Hope to see the lights tonight! Why are you in Murray Bridge? What is your little bit of need? What a fantastic effort driving all that way....congrats! Gee 1.19 good going for fuel! Talk soon love Glor xxx

[Norma]

Andalsnes
Just an answer to your reply . Here in Bridge to see friends . May be last time ,we are all getting on in years now .Busy week . Got luncheon date in Adelaide at 12-30 pm today . Motor race on & Fringe so City busy this weekend . Keep warm ,hope you enjoy Northoern lights . Love. Norma x x

[Norma]

Andalsnes
Just an answer to your reply . Here in Bridge to see friends . May be last time ,we are all getting on in years now .Busy week . Got luncheon date in Adelaide at 12-30 pm today . Motor race on & Fringe so City busy this weekend . Keep warm ,hope you enjoy Northoern lights . Love. Norma x x