We are back on the bus. Remember we arrived in Geirangfjord by ship, then took the Eagles Pass across the mountain plateau to the villages of Eidsdal and Norddal. Along Eidsvatn Lake, with the old farmhouses scattered along one side of the lake we followed, believe it or not, the toll road, single lane and…
Category: Cruising
The Nordic Christmas Calendar
Since I’ve been posting about Norway for a while now, imagine how happy I was to learn that the Jacquie Lawson 2020 Digital Christmas Calendar featured Norway this year! I have been getting her calendars and cards for several years and sharing them as well! As far as I’m concerned her digital goods are the…
Up the Hill and To the Lake; Geirangerfjord, Norway
We’ve been traveling down the fjords from the sea, taking in the mountains, landscape, waterfalls and deep blue waters. The fjord was busy with lots of small vessels, helicopters and a few other cruise ships…………. We had docked for a short time at Hellesylt, population 258, to let some folks off, who were going to…
Welcome to Hellesylt, Norway!
We have finally made it here! We are in the world-famous, Unesco listed, most opt photographed fjord in the world! It is a majestic combination of huge cliffs, tumbling waterfalls and deep blue water! I took most of my photos in panoramic view so they might look a tad weird here, but you’ll get the…
What About Alesund?
Every city in Norway, that we have visited, whether big or small, reveal their past….their triumphs, their struggles, their histories. Today, in Alesund, we are starting out where we left off, on the canal at the statue of the “Wanderer” and now we are headed into the old part of the city …………..Set on a…
Alesund, Norway: The Northwest Coastal Town of Canals
It’s a bright, clear, warm morning and we are pulling into Alesund, Norway! It has a spectacular setting, built on three islands close to the ocean with a backdrop of mountain peeks………… Alesund, (population 40,000) has a small city center and since we have been choosing to see the outposts in other spots in Norway,…
Living the Life at the Kjerringøy Trading Post, Norway
We have a few out buildings yet to see at the Kjerringøy Trading Post! Today, I am highlighting the differences between the merchant lifestyle (Anna Elisabeth’s house) and the fishermen, who traded and sought safe harbor between catches………The fishermen’s timber quarters are simple and utilitarian. There are several additional buildings, where the work was done,…
The Vintage Trading Post at Kjerringøy, Norway
Today, we are touring the Post at the Trading Post in Kjerringøy, Norway. This building was one of my favorites, besides the BIG house of Anna Elisabeth…….. I could just imagine all those fisherman, cold and hungry, returning from waters farther North with their herring catches and ready to make a round or two in…
Anna Elisabeth’s House; Kjerrinjøy Trading Post, Norway
If you have not been following us along from Bodø to Kjerringøy, you might want to! The past posts are just below! Today, we are going into Anna Elisabeth Zahl’s house at the Trading Post. Remember, ten years after her husband died, she married her store clerk, twenty-five years younger than her and together they…
The Wild, Wild North; Kjerringøy, Norway
We are headed to the Wilds of Norway! Let’s look at the scenery on the way there! Most likely, the folks that live here don’t think of it that way, but I do! It is REMOTE! The ship is at the port in Bodø and we are traveling on a very narrow stretch of road…
Six on Saturday; Kjerringøy, Norway
Today, I thought I would show you what gardening looks like when you live in Kjerringøy, Norway (population 450) a village, above the Arctic Circle. The Kjerringøy Trading Post was in its heyday from 1829 until the 1860’s. This was the most northern port for fishermen, who would set out in their small boats, going…
On to Bodø, Norway
This morning we are arriving in Bodø, Norway! We are still above the Arctic Circle, but in August, it is in the 70’s here! Looking at the scenery on the way to the Port of Bodø, we find ourselves surrounded by immense beauty and remote living. Bodø is the second largest city in Northern Norway…
Thursday Doors at Røkenes Farm, Near Harstad, Norway
We’re making our way back to Harstad, but first, we have one more stop! The Røkenes Farm has been owned by the same family since 1673, 10 generations, with the main house dating back to 1750. As you can see from the first photos it is in a beautiful, tranquil setting! We’ve traveled along the…
Home of the Hunstad/Meyer Farm, Near Troms, Norway
We’re still at the Hunstad/Meyer farm, but now we are going to another on-sight building that houses artifacts from days gone by…….This family has made it their journey to save their community’s past and their way of life, that was not so far in the past. One thing, is for sure, one had to be…
Down at the Farm, Norwegian Style
We have been traveling around the island of Hinnøya, Norway and honestly I would like to be able to tell you exactly where we are! But, I can’t. I know we are near Troms. But, now we are crossing over the only bridge to another little island. It is an island on the island! So…
