29 May, 2011
Carol and I are sitting at a gorgeous cafe in Bryggen - the world heritage site in Bergen. It's a group of wooden buildings that have been converted into cafes and boutique stores, including one full of doilies. It's really relaxing and we're drinking tea and reading our books in the sunshine. It's quite a touristy part of town and lots of people bring their dogs with them - all gorgeous and freakishly clean.
Yesterday we arrived in Oslo and spent the night at a hostel 4km out of the city. The breakfast was superb consisting of smoked salmon, spelt bread, cheese, meats, tomatoes, boiled eggs, all sorts of sauces including an anchovy variety and fruits and cereals. After breakfast we explored Oslo and met Carol's friend Nate who joined Carol, Stewie and I for the Bergen leg of the trip.
We boarded the train that afternoon and headed through the fjords on a 7 hour trip. The scenery was stunning and so diverse in its offering - from green, lush pastures and rolling hills to icy lakes and snow-covered mountains. The terrain got very rugged and we took plenty of snacks for the ride because Norway is so expensive. So far I've observed some things I had heard about Norway - their great design sense, their enthusiastic interest for the outdoors and their love of seafood. There's still a lot to do before we head back on Oslo on route to London.
My photos of Norway
