Kristiansand, Norway

There is no quiet way to berth a ship so at 6am we were woken to sounds of docking, forklifts buzzing about and the crew making ready for us to look around in town.

We have arrived in Norway. Kristiansand is at the southern end of Norway. If you went to the top of Scotland and turned right that is where we are in the world.

We leave at 5pm, so today we walked around the town instead of doing an excursion. It was a 6km loop, so the feet are a bit sore.

A moose greeted us on the dock and then you exit the wharf via the fish market. Norwegians eat heaps of seafood. Most of the displays were still live.

Kristiansand is small and interesting. Reminds us a bit of Alaska. We have never seen so many flowerpots and baskets and the town is sparkling clean. I spotted a remote-control mower with the operator nowhere to be seen.

Back on board and having a drink on the bar lounge that sits on the outside of the ship. Best view in town when you dock anywhere.

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