Geoffa30 Posted August 24, 2016 #151 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Our final stop was Bergen. Unfortunately the weather wasn't playing ball again. We made our way at 7.30 to the funicular railway so as to avoid the crowds. When we got to the top, it was shrouded in fog but we still made the most of it. At the top were various walking trails which we explored for a little while before stumbling across the Magic Forest, an exhibition of graffiti spray painted on clingfilm between the trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Steelers0854 Posted August 24, 2016 #152 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I'm sure it wasn't great while you were there but I think the dogs makes the pictures look awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffa30 Posted August 24, 2016 #153 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I'm sure it wasn't great while you were there but I think the dogs makes the pictures look awesome. We actually didn't mind the fog at the top of the funicular whilst walking around. It was just a shame we didn't get the view across Bergen because of it. I bet it would have been amazing. Just gives us incentive to visit again but perhaps for a tour by car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffa30 Posted August 24, 2016 #154 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Having ventured back down into Bergen, we explored albeit quickly as we weren't in port for long. Back to the harbour area to see the Bryggen which can be seen in the first two photos with the fog shrouded peak in the background. Whilst walking around the harbour area, there was an stunning two mast yacht called the Kamaxitha. Apparently it's 55 metres long. 55 metres of beautiful wood and stainless steel. Crew working aloft... eek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffa30 Posted August 24, 2016 #155 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Next we moved into the town and specifically the 'town square', Torgallmenningen where the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra were rehearsing for a free open air concert to be given that night. It was a treat for the ears. Looking back towards the harbour and Bryggen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffa30 Posted August 24, 2016 #156 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Having walked to the end of the square, I noticed a church atop a hill in the distance and we set off all the while knowing were only had about 45 minutes to do so. And so inside... The church was St John's Church and whilst it was the exterior was built of gorgeous red brick, the interior was the some of the most ornate woodworking we have ever seen. Here's the ceiling to illustrate (taken with an wide angle lens and not a kaleidoscope!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffa30 Posted August 24, 2016 #157 Share Posted August 24, 2016 The sad time had arrived. We had to go back to the ship leaving the last port of our cruise. Always a sad occasion although we did have a sea day to look forward to. The view back to the town from the area outside St John's Church. The area seemed to be a quite affluent one which some gorgeous properties. Some more modern. And others not so modern but equally as impressive. Some just needed a little love and attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffa30 Posted August 24, 2016 #158 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Unfortunately our cruise and this Live From must to come to an end. We have enjoyed both immensely. Now time to reflect on an amazing cruise and to start dreaming about the next one which sets sail on 10 February 2017. This time in the Caribbean sailing out of Barbados on the P&O Britannia. It will be extra special as it will be Stephen's 60th. I expect Stephen will do another Live From then (he got quite addicted this time around) and I'll hopefully post pictures as we go along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch1 Posted August 25, 2016 #159 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Thanks muchly......enjoyed the blog and the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted August 25, 2016 #160 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Thanks for the pictures. Can't wait to go in June.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frflatt Posted August 25, 2016 Author #161 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Thanks muchly......enjoyed the blog and the photos. Thanks. We really enjoyed doing it. A great momento of our trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frflatt Posted August 25, 2016 Author #162 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Thanks for the pictures. Can't wait to go in June.:D You're welcome. Bet you'll have a fantastic time. Seems like June has the better weather too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socaljo Posted August 26, 2016 #163 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Thank you, Stephen, for keeping your LIVE so entertaining, I just read the entire 9 pages, non-stop! Well, maybe one brief stop... :p And Geoff the photos, make me want to go buy a new camera! A joy to see them, and thank you for telling us WHAT we were seeing! A real treat, gentlemen! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffa30 Posted August 26, 2016 #164 Share Posted August 26, 2016 (edited) Thank you, Stephen, for keeping your LIVE so entertaining, I just read the entire 9 pages, non-stop! Well, maybe one brief stop... :p And Geoff the photos, make me want to go buy a new camera! A joy to see them, and thank you for telling us WHAT we were seeing! A real treat, gentlemen! :D Thanks Joanne. Glad you liked it. Good to hear positive comments as it gives us the incentive to do it again. Edited August 26, 2016 by Geoffa30 I really must proof read my posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vino100 Posted August 27, 2016 #165 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Count me among the many who so enjoyed your review and pictures. Both of you are very talented. I am going to add this cruise to my must do list. I have been on a Baltic cruise where I went to Oslo,but now I really want to see more of beautiful Norway. Thanks so much for sharing your cruise !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted August 27, 2016 #166 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Really liked your review and photos. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-D Posted August 28, 2016 #167 Share Posted August 28, 2016 This is another thank you, Stephen & Geoff. We were on the June sailing of the Emerald on the same itinerary, and it was very interesting to see how your trip compared with ours. "Revisiting" all the ports (well, except Flam) through your writeup, some in much better conditions than we encountered and some in poorer, reinforces my thinking that one needs to do any good itinerary at least twice... John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frflatt Posted August 28, 2016 Author #168 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Count me among the many who so enjoyed your review and pictures. Both of you are very talented. I am going to add this cruise to my must do list. I have been on a Baltic cruise where I went to Oslo,but now I really want to see more of beautiful Norway. Thanks so much for sharing your cruise !!!!! Thank you, it was fun to do - hope you get to do this cruise soon; Norway is an amazing place and the sights are stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frflatt Posted August 28, 2016 Author #169 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Really liked your review and photos. Thanks. Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frflatt Posted August 28, 2016 Author #170 Share Posted August 28, 2016 This is another thank you, Stephen & Geoff. We were on the June sailing of the Emerald on the same itinerary, and it was very interesting to see how your trip compared with ours. "Revisiting" all the ports (well, except Flam) through your writeup, some in much better conditions than we encountered and some in poorer, reinforces my thinking that one needs to do any good itinerary at least twice... John Thank you John, I agree about doing things twice - we will be back to do it again in the future. Glad you enjoyed the blog and photos - we enjoyed doing it. Our next Princess cruise will be on the Majestic - Barcelona to Rome - in April and will definitely do a live from on that voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRS/NC Posted August 6, 2017 #171 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Stephen & Geoff -- It's a year later, but I was delighted to find this blog! Friends & I just booked this trip for June 2018 (Sapphire Princess). Your information is SO helpful! I took several notes & have also cut/pasted it in my notes. THANKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frflatt Posted August 6, 2017 Author #172 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Thank you, it was an amazing cruise and would definitely do it again. Hope you really enjoy the cruise - the people who went in June last year had better weather than us; so hope it's equally good for you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted August 6, 2017 #173 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Thank you, it was an amazing cruise and would definitely do it again. Hope you really enjoy the cruise - the people who went in June last year had better weather than us; so hope it's equally good for you! :) Happy Anniversary of your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted August 6, 2017 #174 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Thank you, it was an amazing cruise and would definitely do it again. Hope you really enjoy the cruise - the people who went in June last year had better weather than us; so hope it's equally good for you! :) We also enjoyed your experiences & shared it on our roll call for our June 2018 Norway cruise. All ports except for Southampton are new for us so we're reading everything possible about this itinerary. I've even read the roll call for the 8/12/17 Norway cruise for information & read that several passengers received great move over offers beginning about 10 days before sailing. Not sure if we'd accept such an offer but being retired our schedules are flexible & certainly would consider an offer we can't refuse. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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