• Kirkenes to Bergen by boat
    Goodbye Havila Capella
    The view from the window of our B&BSome of the dust scraped off one of the cupboardsSome of the lovely Bergen buildingsA rather striking monument to the seafarers of BergenWe had a drink at the world heritage site here

    A bit of bother in Bergen

    May 8, 2025 in Norway ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    On berthing at Bergen we found a “hop on hop off” city tour bus which we took to our air B and B in a beautiful part of the city close to the shore. Unfortunately the place was coated in more dust than I have ever seen in a house, causing me the wheeze and sneeze and the bedding left much to be desired too so we cancelled, got a refund and booked the Scandic City in town. An easy bus ride and so much better.
    The evening was spent enjoying the fantastic sights and sounds of Bergen and the World Heritage Site of the old Hanseatic port.    Read more