Alesund

Alesund is a little fishing town that, as with all these Norwegian coastal towns is set in spectacular surroundings, it has the picturesque harbour to the front, and the majestic snow capped peaks of the Sunnmore Alps guarding it from the rear.
Apparently after a devastating fire in 1904, the whole of Alesund was rebuilt in the Art Nouveau style, losing the historic look of its Viking past.
But it is still a charming place, with pretty houses and wonderful scenic views anywhere you look.
Another great night in the diamond lounge last night, with the couches and chairs once again moved around to make one big company, we must have been 18 or 20 strong last night.
As usual we've met some really nice people. As I've said many times before one of the best things about reaching diamond or diamond plus on RCI, is having a focal point where everyone meets at night.
It's there that instead of just meeting people on holiday as you normally do, you make friends, that you tend to see on other cruises, all because of the focal point, that and the free booze..... LolRead more