We have arrived in the Norwegian Port of Kristiansand and are making our way to the restaurants and the Fiskebrygga ( MY first Norwegian word! The Fish Market) right along the wharf……………..It is quiet so early in the day, but I have a feeling things really get rolling when the Fiskebrygga opens! Let’s look around while we are waiting!

I love this statue and the name Dolly Dimples too! Dolly Dimples is a separate shop in the market place, not the name of our fishmonger! I can just imagine how this was THE bustling place in times gone by! And probably still is later in the morning!

I have decided that the color of Norway should be blood orange! It is perfect for these quayside buildings with the trim in bright gold and a bright blue sky as backdrop!

Is this how the fish were brought in? In those big barrels and then hefted to the roof tops? Then were some of the fish hung to dry and smoked? Or did they stay in the barrels?

There is some lovely outdoor seating at the restaurants along the quay too ……….

Who wouldn’t like this spot?

Add a few antique pieces for charm……………

And then just ride your bike here! No cars allowed!

Wild fish are caught from small boats in the afternoon or early morning and brought to the fish market……….. They are all ready for us now…….Entering, I smell the aroma of fish and then I notice the size of the lemons……..

and then I have to inspect every……………

selection, from lobsters in the tank…………….

to fish heads and salmon steaks…………

to bigger fish…………

and smaller fish…………

all kinds of fish………I have never seen soooooooooo much fresh fish!

and it looks like they sell various knives ( I have no idea what that white thing on the wall is) and Italian Olive oil (of course) and various sauces too. For the real foodies there is also reindeer meat, moose meat, whale meat and caviar!

They have everything at the Fiskebrygga! But, we have to move on, we have lots more to explore in Kristiansand!