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Molde, Geiranger & Bergen, late June 2017

A day at sea, a day in Molde, one in Geiranger, and almost two days in Bergen. Then it was off to the small Bergen airport for a set of grueling flights home on Icelandair. Had a "security stop" in Trondheim that was a bit unusual. Flying isn't fun any more - but Molde, Geiranger and Bergen were fantantic, and the scenery in between was not your usual "way out to sea" scenery. Besides, even in southern and central Norway, there were long days of daylight so there was always something to see.
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Some days are golden: Woke up 6 AM, looked out to see this lighthouse (Grip, 2nd tallest in Norway; keepers lived in tower).
Some days are golden: Woke up 6 AM, looked out to see this lighthouse (Grip, 2nd tallest in Norway; keepers lived in tower). 		We docked in Molde near the square Aker Stadium, which seats many more people than the population of Molde
We docked in Molde near the square Aker Stadium, which seats many more people than the population of Molde		 MOLDE: Took a Viking excursion to see the Atlantic Road. This is Bud (or near Bud)
MOLDE: Took a Viking excursion to see the Atlantic Road. This is Bud (or near Bud)		 The drive to the Road was beautiful. We passed these huge ski jumps.
The drive to the Road was beautiful. We passed these huge ski jumps.		 Near Bud we stopped at an overlook
Near Bud we stopped at an overlook		 Near Bud: Hard to see even cropped but at least 3 lighthouses and ATNs are in this photo
Near Bud: Hard to see even cropped but at least 3 lighthouses and ATNs are in this photo
Typical Bud fishing shack
Typical Bud fishing shack		 Way out there near Bud is a lighthouse on stilts
Way out there near Bud is a "lighthouse" on stilts		 Lighthouse & dreaded waters of coastline of Hustadvika. Gorgeous land to get there.
Lighthouse & dreaded waters of coastline of Hustadvika. Gorgeous land to get there.		 After a while I stopped taking pictures of these lighthouses (aids to navigation to me) so Howard snapped a picture instead.
After a while I stopped taking pictures of these "lighthouses" (aids to navigation to me) so Howard snapped a picture instead. 		On to the Atlantic Road we went as our Italian guide told us about what we'd see. (Too few guides here; must import them!)
On to the Atlantic Road we went as our Italian guide told us about what we'd see. (Too few guides here; must import them!)		 Storseisundbrua bridge looks to be going off to nowhere
Storseisundbrua bridge looks to be going off to nowhere
We had a little time to walk the metal walkway
We had a little time to walk the metal walkway		 Storseisundbrua - 2 cars & tiny aid to navigation, viewed from path near parking lot
Storseisundbrua - 2 cars & tiny aid to navigation, viewed from path near parking lot		 Skinny aid to navigation in Bud area
Skinny aid to navigation in Bud area		 Old lighthouse seen from coach approaching Atlantic Road, west side.
Old lighthouse seen from coach approaching Atlantic Road, west side.		 Back home, I identified this lantern-less lighthouse, Bud side of Atlantic Road
Back home, I identified this lantern-less lighthouse, Bud side of Atlantic Road		 View from Molde Panorama Varden Viewpoint maybe 2 PM
View from Molde Panorama Varden Viewpoint maybe 2 PM
By Molde Panorama
By Molde Panorama		 After the Molde Highlights tour Viking offered to drop people off at the Romsdal Open Air Museum in Molde.
After the Molde Highlights tour Viking offered to drop people off at the Romsdal Open Air Museum in Molde.		 Norwegian kids playing with sea gulls
Norwegian kids playing with sea gulls		 Could have waited for a return coach to the ship, but just walked downhill past new modern museum to find the Molde Cathedral
Could have waited for a return coach to the ship, but just walked downhill past new modern museum to find the Molde Cathedral		 I loved the spiral staircase inside
I loved the spiral staircase inside		 Roses around cathedral weren't blooming yet but I still found roses
Roses around cathedral weren't blooming yet but I still found roses
Jazz Man (Molde has a huge jazz festival)
Jazz Man (Molde has a huge jazz festival)		 Molde Cathedral, City Hall & Rose Maiden
Molde Cathedral, City Hall & Rose Maiden		 Ferries are everywhere in coastal Norway
Ferries are everywhere in coastal Norway		 The 2 Molde lighthouses as we departed
The 2 Molde lighthouses as we departed		 As is common in Norwegian churches, a boat hung from the rafters
As is common in Norwegian churches, a boat hung from the rafters		 Beautiful day, city, More og Romsdal area & ship
Beautiful day, city, More og Romsdal area & ship
We were there with Viking Sea, which followed us out of the harbor & then headed a different direction
We were there with Viking Sea, which followed us out of the harbor & then headed a different direction		 People on balconies of the Scandic Hotel watched Star come in and depart
People on balconies of the Scandic Hotel watched Star come in and depart		 Next day: GEIRANGERFJORD. I trudged up to Geiranger's church. Pastor was guide for 1 tour, I hear
Next day: GEIRANGERFJORD. I trudged up to Geiranger's church. Pastor was guide for 1 tour, I hear		 Another shot Geiranger church
Another shot Geiranger church		 Inside Geiranger church.
Inside Geiranger church. 		By a hotel I found and photographed Geiranger's very own waterfall
By a hotel I found and photographed Geiranger's very own waterfall
Waterfall was going strong
Waterfall was going strong		 Geiranger waterfall: farther down I went, more impressive it was
Geiranger waterfall: farther down I went, more impressive it was 		Aurora and Star anchored in Geirangerfjord
Aurora and Star anchored in Geirangerfjord		 I explored Geiranger by the pier. These old buildings by the campground caught my eye.
I explored Geiranger by the pier. These old buildings by the campground caught my eye. 		Found some grass covered houses around the waterfall walkway
Found some grass covered houses around the waterfall walkway		 Star going through the fjord
Star going through the fjord
After lunch, we took the included Viking tour, which included a stop at Djupvatn Lake, way, way up
After lunch, we took the included Viking tour, which included a stop at Djupvatn Lake, way, way up 		Old houses on way from Ornesvingen to Flydalsjuvet
Old houses on way from Ornesvingen to Flydalsjuvet		 Just down from Ornesvingen. Many photos are taken here.
Just down from Ornesvingen. Many photos are taken here. 		Waterfall from Ornesvingen (Eagles Bend). Then it was on to Flydalsjuvet.
Waterfall from Ornesvingen (Eagles Bend). Then it was on to Flydalsjuvet.		 Howard visits the big troll!
Howard visits the big troll!		 Trolls in a gift shop in Geiranger. It's a small town - bank is 25 kms away & only open on Thursdays; doctor only comes Wed.
Trolls in a gift shop in Geiranger. It's a small town - bank is 25 kms away & only open on Thursdays; doctor only comes Wed.
Room 3068 afforded good views of tendering operations
Room 3068 afforded good views of tendering operations		 I missed the Viking goodbye party while departing Geiranger - but Howard took pictures
I missed the Viking goodbye party while departing Geiranger - but Howard took pictures		 Viking Star Officers at goodbye party
Viking Star Officers at goodbye party		 Seven Sisters waterfall came about 20 minutes after departing Geiranger
Seven Sisters waterfall came about 20 minutes after departing Geiranger		 Believe this is Suitor waterfall on other side of fjord
Believe this is Suitor waterfall on other side of fjord		 Howard photographed 7 Sisters waterfall from deck 8
Howard photographed 7 Sisters waterfall from deck 8
Salmon & seafood cooked to order at World Cafe that evening! These guys were the best.
Salmon & seafood cooked to order at World Cafe that evening! These guys were the best. 		Late evening on our way out to sea I looked out the window to see the beautiful Queen Elizabeth passing us
Late evening on our way out to sea I looked out the window to see the beautiful Queen Elizabeth passing us		 Fabulous sunset that night around 11. (We are back down to where there ARE actual sunsets.)
Fabulous sunset that night around 11. (We are back down to where there ARE actual sunsets.)		 Next & last stop BERGEN! Bergen archipelago around 7:30 AM
Next & last stop BERGEN! Bergen archipelago around 7:30 AM		 Typical scenery, Bergen archipelago around 8 AM
Typical scenery, Bergen archipelago around 8 AM		 Aid to navigation coming into Bergen
Aid to navigation coming into Bergen
Nordnes peninsula from the ship as we docked at Skoltegrunnskaien South
Nordnes peninsula from the ship as we docked at Skoltegrunnskaien South		 A seagull visited the railing of the World Cafe when we docked.
A seagull visited the railing of the World Cafe when we docked. 		Went out for a walk: Rosencrantz Tower in Bergenhus near where we docked
Went out for a walk: Rosencrantz Tower in Bergenhus near where we docked		 This 3 masted ship near Bergenhus is a training vessel.
This 3 masted ship near Bergenhus is a training vessel. 		A young woman was working on the ship.
A young woman was working on the ship.		 Bryggen 1st view. I was amused by building covers! Have to admit that's better than looking at scaffolding!
Bryggen 1st view. I was amused by building covers! Have to admit that's better than looking at scaffolding!
Bryggen
Bryggen		 Manhole cover near Fish Market
Manhole cover near Fish Market		 Haakon's Hall & Rosencrantz (Bergenhus) from around bend on waterfront
Haakon's Hall & Rosencrantz (Bergenhus) from around bend on waterfront		 Star at Skolte quay from Fish Market
Star at Skolte quay from Fish Market		 Fish market, Bryggen - typical view. We were told foreigners sell here and Bergen locals sell & buy in a building near by.
Fish market, Bryggen - typical view. We were told foreigners sell here and Bergen locals sell & buy in a building near by. 		Lunch anyone? Only $35-45 - Norway is expensive, especially where tourists go!
Lunch anyone? "Only" $35-45 - Norway is expensive, especially where tourists go!
Bryggen from around bend (Strandkaien) with Aquarium boat
Bryggen from around bend (Strandkaien) with Aquarium boat		 Poked farther out & found funky theater store (somewhere near Torget)
Poked farther out & found funky theater store (somewhere near Torget)		 It took effort to find, but I found & took the little Beffen boat across the water from Nordnes to a place near Bergenhus
It took effort to find, but I found & took the little Beffen boat across the water from Nordnes to a place near Bergenhus		 Wolfish!
Wolfish!		 Ate lunch on ship next to big open windows as an occasional cruiser walked by 2 feet from me. It was SUNNY in Bergen that day!
Ate lunch on ship next to big open windows as an occasional cruiser walked by 2 feet from me. It was SUNNY in Bergen that day!		 We love eating outside at World Cafe
We love eating outside at World Cafe
Took a Viking excursion to villa of violinist Ole Bull. This is near where we took a small boat to Lysoen Island
Took a Viking excursion to villa of violinist Ole Bull. This is near where we took a small boat to Lysoen Island		 Ole Bull (child prodigy violinist) owned this beautiful villa on Lysoen Island
Ole Bull (child prodigy violinist) owned this beautiful villa on Lysoen Island		 Ole Bull's villa inside was a complete surprise - gorgeous!
Ole Bull's villa inside was a complete surprise - gorgeous!		 Part of ceiling in Ole Bull concert hall
Part of ceiling in Ole Bull concert hall		 Ole Bull staircase
Ole Bull staircase		 Grass covered buildings seen from Bull's villa
Grass covered buildings seen from Bull's villa
Then we visited the Fantoft stave church
Then we visited the Fantoft stave church		 Never made it up but at least saw the Floibanen entrance in my wandering
Never made it up but at least saw the Floibanen entrance in my wandering		 Stave church, another view
Stave church, another view		 Xiang menu at Chef's Table last night included this wonderful coconut shrimp appetizer
Xiang menu at Chef's Table last night included this wonderful coconut shrimp appetizer		 Went back out to Bergen Friday night after packing. Love the Dutch inspired architecture in Bergen
Went back out to Bergen Friday night after packing. Love the Dutch inspired architecture in Bergen		 It was an easy walk to the nearby Bergenhus, with few visitors after dinner
It was an easy walk to the nearby Bergenhus, with few visitors after dinner
Behind the main buildings of Bryggen I found an old well (I guess) and 2 uneaten tangerines.
Behind the main buildings of Bryggen I found an old well (I guess) and 2 uneaten tangerines.		 Haakon's Hall, Bergenhus
Haakon's Hall, Bergenhus		 Bryggen behind the front buildings was charming - and it was still light at 10 PM
Bryggen behind the front buildings was charming - and it was still light at 10 PM		 From the park at far end of Bergenhus I found Bergen residents relaxing in the shadow of a big cruise ship!
From the park at far end of Bergenhus I found Bergen residents relaxing in the shadow of a big cruise ship!		 Looking out over the harbor
Looking out over the harbor 		Funky shops and funky wood buildings
Funky shops and funky wood buildings
Bryggen 10 PM, behind the restaurants on waterfront
Bryggen 10 PM, behind the restaurants on waterfront		 Found some fast food in Bryggen. Mc Donald's was also nearby, in the city's oldest building.
Found some fast food in Bryggen. Mc Donald's was also nearby, in the city's oldest building. 		Midnight sun 10 PM & Bryggen's wharf and water were rocking.
Midnight sun 10 PM & Bryggen's wharf and water were rocking.		 A rare sunny Friday in Bergen coming to a close. Emergency response folks were ready!
A rare sunny Friday in Bergen coming to a close. Emergency response folks were ready!		 Bryggen was hopping
Bryggen was hopping		 Looking up was a good thing to do
Looking up was a good thing to do
Oh my
Oh my		 The old wooden buildings in the back intrigued me
The old wooden buildings in the back intrigued me		 Unidentified light about 1-1/2 hour post-departure from Molde (Ruth, see notes)
Unidentified light about 1-1/2 hour post-departure from Molde (Ruth, see notes)		 The next morning we went to Bergen's small airport to fly home. When we flew over Greenland I noticed it was NOT green.
The next morning we went to Bergen's small airport to fly home. When we flew over Greenland I noticed it was NOT green.
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