Rare drron29 Posted July 11, 2015 Author #226 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Now scenes from the Atlantic road-several small islands joined by bridges- .. .. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 11, 2015 Author #227 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Across the fjord is the marble quarry and then we stop for a walk around a headland- .. .. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted July 11, 2015 #228 Share Posted July 11, 2015 It was a beautiful vista when we took "a stroll" on that trail around the headland. I rewarded myself with a freshly made waffle topped with cloudberry jam and creme fraiche! Totally negated the walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 12, 2015 Author #229 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Talking of cloudberries- .. Not ripe though.Now to more flora on the walk- .. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 12, 2015 Author #230 Share Posted July 12, 2015 More from our stroll.The second photo I believe is a ground orchid.Probably Dactylorhiza maculate.Ground orchids are one of the things I am in to. .. .. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 12, 2015 Author #231 Share Posted July 12, 2015 The water was so clear- .. I now crossed the road and took some shots the other way- .. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 12, 2015 Author #232 Share Posted July 12, 2015 So it was back on the bus- .. Another short stop to see if we could get pictures of an historic village.Unfortunately not really- .. . Another tour had gone to the village on an island by viking boat.As we left the intrepid travellers were returning.Cant see any oars! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 12, 2015 Author #233 Share Posted July 12, 2015 The last of the Atlantic road.The currents between islands were strong- .. .. We now headed away from the ocean through beautiful farm lands- .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 12, 2015 Author #234 Share Posted July 12, 2015 .. .. Even saw Bambi eating- .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 12, 2015 Author #235 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Views across the fjord- .. Salmon farms- .. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 12, 2015 Author #236 Share Posted July 12, 2015 We came to our last stop the Stave church-old wooden churches which can date from the 1500s.Different sources say 28-35 still exist in Norway.As we arrived a wedding service had just finished in the modern church- . Now the Stave church.The beams were put in place after a severe storm in 1992- ... .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 12, 2015 Author #237 Share Posted July 12, 2015 The inside of the old church- .. .. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 12, 2015 Author #238 Share Posted July 12, 2015 .. .. Back outside and gorgeous views.Also note the blue skies are appearing- .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare drron29 Posted July 12, 2015 Author #240 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Now back on the bus to Kristiansund- .. . Close to Kristiansund the landscape changes- .. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 12, 2015 Author #241 Share Posted July 12, 2015 We went through a 5km tunnel to get to the island the port was on.There was a toll.However once a project has been paid off the toll is removed.So now pics going through the town- .. .. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 12, 2015 Author #242 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Back to the ship a little after 4pm.Heard a loud siren.looked behind us and the Hurtigren ferry was hurtling into port- . Sail away- . .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Josette03 Posted July 12, 2015 #244 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your sharing these photos with us. I simply cannot. I’ve never imagined Norway looking like,… like……. Words fail me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duct tape Posted July 13, 2015 #245 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Interesting.., we both commented how Dutch the architecture of the green building was. That was when I was taking a break on the church steps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 13, 2015 Author #246 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Thanks Josette03.I do hope some enjoy my reports or get some tips on things to do.But I have to admit the main reason is to help my memory. Duct tape once again you give the perfect intro to my next post.That night we had dinner with a Dutch couple.A very pleasant evening.Naturally at one stage the talk turned to food.On our first night in Europe we had stayed at a boutique hotel-the Manoir Inter Scaldes and ate at their 2 Michelin starred restaurant.It turned out that this couple had eaten there on several occasions.They agreed with us that it is a great restaurant.We thoroughly enjoyed it even though we had arrived in Europe a day late so had to drive from Paris to Kruiningen having arrived in Paris at 6am and minus our bags. If you haven't read the link to my precruise report we highly recommend this place.It is expensive but well worth it. http://www.interscaldes.eu/en Now after leaving Kristiansund the clouds rolled in.However they began to retreat so I was able to get some evening colours.I do love sunsets at sea- .. .. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 13, 2015 Author #247 Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) We awoke on Sunday steaming through the fjords on our way to Haugesund.Initially the weather was perfect with temp 16C (60.4F) but with a little mist which seemed to enhance the scenery- .. We passed small villages and larny fish farms and that essential mode of transport for Norway the ferry. .. .. Edited July 13, 2015 by drron29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 13, 2015 Author #248 Share Posted July 13, 2015 The clouds lessened,visibility improved and for a while we had a very scenic cruise- .. .. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 13, 2015 Author #249 Share Posted July 13, 2015 The fog remains in the distance- .. The summer campers are out and another Hydro plant- .. Cars are waiting for the ferry which wont be long- .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted July 13, 2015 Author #250 Share Posted July 13, 2015 The salmon were very active- .. .. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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