Post #7 Bergen Norway September 13, 2015

    Today we were in Bergen Norway, the second largest city in Norway. We were not alongside until 10 am so that gave us plenty of time to be ready. We have been here before so we knew what we wanted to do and could do that at an easy pace. They scheduled zumba in the Atrium at 9 so that was a perfect way to start the day. The only problem with that is we were not up in time. I had to wake |Judy at 9:30 to get her up. It can't be the jet lag, it must be the pure air!

     

 

Fish Seller

   We continued along the harbour and came to a place

Byrggen

called Bryggen. It is the “old town” of the city that is now full of shops. All constructed of wood painted in a reddish wash, the area was full of tourists. There was another smaller cruise ship in the at the same time and there were tours going everywhere. The buildings are 3-4 stories high and all attached. Every block or so there was a narrow “alley” to behind thestructures where more shops were opened. It was a good place to visit.

Looking Good

       

At the Top

The second things that we did was take the Funicular to the top of Mt. Floien. The funicular starts right in town and has you at the top in about 5 minutes to the top of the hill at about 1000 feet. When we purchased our ticket, Judy asked me if there was a pensioners rate. The ticket seller overheard us and gave us the new rate; half the old one. I'm glad that Judy had her birthday. The views from the top are great but the cloudy day with brief showers lessened the attraction. We did stroll around a bit. There seemed to be another political thing going on so we did get a Danish and a drink from the group.

Overview

                    As we went to board the funicular down, we were the first in line. The best views on the way down are from the front where we were waiting. Someone tried to push past us to get to the front seat. I guess in one country with lots of people that is what you

The Hard Fought Seat!

do. However there was Judy. I could have told the women not to try it. As she went to squeeze by Judy, she grabbed the rail. The woman grabbed her arm and tried to get by. I could have told her what the result was going to be! The woman met her match in stubbornness and lost. We wandered back to the shuttle and went for tea and a snack when we got back on the ship.

This ship has still has afternoon tea but they don't announce it as in the past. We actually found out about it at dinner tonight. They do have one announced where there is a charge. However at the International Cafe the small food area in the Atrium they did have scones, jam, whipped cream, etc. No white glove service and little sandwiches today. It was self serve.

The evening went as usual on a port day. We met our friends for cocktails and had another pleasant dinner. We did catch the late show with a vocalist from Montreal. I am not crazy for that type of show but managed to stay awake tonight. Must be the sleep in! We have seen hime before on other cruises. Tomorrow is our first sea day and then formal night. I will save my comments about people and selfies for another time.