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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    Bundled up ... two degrees north of the Arctic Circle — Murmansk, Russia.

    Welcome to Hero City Murmansk

    13 juillet 2019, Russie ⋅ 🌧 43 °F

    Our sixth port of call ... Murmansk ... in the Russian Arctic.

    Not only was Nautica docked at Murmansk’s marine terminal and cleared in record time, but our small group was first off the ship for the private tour Sonia had arranged for us.

    By the way, why “Hero City?” This is apparently an honorary title that was awarded to 12 cities during the Soviet era for outstanding heroism during WWII.    En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    Rosatomflot ... home of the Russian nuclear vessels — Kola Bay ... Murmansk, Russia.
    Two of the older nuclear icebreakers ... I recognize Yamal from its painted bow — Kola Bay, MurmanskAlyosha (on the hill) greets us from afar — Kola Bay ... Murmansk, Russia.Kapitan Dranitsyn, a Soviet-era icebreaker and the shipyard — Kola Bay, Murmansk.Typical skyline of Murmansk with Soviet-era buildings — Kola Bay, Murmansk, Russia.Murmansk skyline as we sail to the sea terminal — Kola Bay ... Murmansk, Russia.Church of the Savior on Waters ... in stark contrast to the other buildings ... Kola Bay, Murmansk.The Lenin ... the first nuclear ice breaker built by the Soviets — Kola Bay ... Murmansk, Russia.Nautica approaches the sea terminal — Kola Bay ... Murmansk, Russia.

    Cruising Kola Bay to Murmansk (Russia)

    13 juillet 2019, Russie ⋅ 🌧 43 °F

    The last time we were in Murmansk was in July 2014 to embark 50 Let Pobedy, a Russian nuclear icebreaker for our voyage to the North Pole. (The story of that amazing expedition is at this link:http://2totravel.blogspot.com/2014/06/our-goal-….)

    On that occasion, we flew in from Helsinki, Finland on a bright, blue-sky day and was given a sightseeing tour on our way to Rosatomflot, where Russia’s nuclear-powered vessels are based. By the time we were ready to sail up Kola Bay to reach the Barents Sea, the sky was overcast ... and we were shrouded in fog before we reached the mouth of the long bay.

    Today, we sailed down Kola Bay to Murmansk under a thick overcast with occasional drizzle that pretty much was the weather-of-the-day. Not as welcoming without the sunshine and blue skies.    En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
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    Cupcake Tea @ Sea

    12 juillet 2019, Norwegian Sea ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F

    Most days, afternoon tea is held in the Horizons Lounge on deck 10 forward. Today the theme was “cupcakes.” Yes, we went and sampled a few 😄😋. But not so many that it would ruin our appetite for dinner in the Grand Dining Room with the Gelmans and the Sweets.

    Next Port: Murmansk, Russia ... 296 NM away.    En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    Meridian Column — Hammerfest, Norway.
    Hammerfest Kirke with its shape mimicking traditional fish drying racks — Hammerfest, Norway.Glimpse of the Sikksakkveien that took us to the top of the hill — Hammerfest, Norway.

    Sailaway from Hammerfest

    12 juillet 2019, Norvège ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F

    A short day ... an early sail away ... a relaxing afternoon at sea! Perfect after a delightful time sightseeing in Hammerfest.

    Going up on the top deck as Nautica left its berth, we got a glimpse of the Meridian Column which marks the northernmost measure point of the Struve Geodetic Arc ... the first technical and scientific object to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

    We also caught glimpses of some of the places we visited ... which was fun to see from a different perspective.    En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    Spectacular stained glass window @ Hammerfest Kirke ... artist: Jandar Lunde — Hammerfest, Norway.
    1Beautiful painted woodwork and sculptures decorate Hammerfest Kirke — Hammerfest, Norway.Mosaic cross and decorative elements at the altar of Hammerfest Kirke — Hammerfest, Norway.The gallery is decorated with wood carvings, including those of the previous churches — Hammerfest.

    Hammerfest Church

    12 juillet 2019, Norvège ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F

    Although Hammerfest did not receive its charter as a market town until 1789, its first church was built in 1620. The five churches that followed were all destroyed by fire. The sixth one, which we checked out today, was built in 1961. It was part of the post-war building effort, with a triangular shape that makes it rather unique. The shape is said to represent the traditional fish-drying racks.

    In fact, it was the shape of the church, which we saw from a distance when we were at the Salen Viewpoint, that caught our attention. It reminded us of the beautiful chapel on the grounds of the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and the very modern church we checked out in Tromsø, Norway several years ago.

    Two things inside the rather simply decorated church struck me ... the beautiful stained glass window and the 1782-pipe organ, the latter designed to mimic the steeply-pitched roofline of the church.    En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    Hvaldimir the Beluga Whale — Hammerfest, Norway.
    Hvaldimir the Beluga Whale during his training session/feeding — Hammerfest, Norway.Hvaldimir the Beluga Whale during his training session/feeding — Hammerfest, Norway.Hvaldimir the Beluga Whale during his training session/feeding — Hammerfest, Norway.Hvaldimir the Beluga Whale during his training session/feeding — Hammerfest, Norway.Hvaldimir the Beluga Whale during his training session/feeding — Hammerfest, Norway.Hvaldimir the Beluga Whale during his training session/feeding — Hammerfest, Norway.Seagulls play with Hvaldimir before flying off with their stolen booty — Hamemrfest, Norway.Hvaldimir the Beluga Whale during his training session/feeding — Hammerfest, Norway.Hvaldimir bids us goodbye with a wave of his fluke — Hammerfest, Norway.

    Hammerfest: Meet Hvaldimir!

    12 juillet 2019, Norvège ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F

    After the museum, we hurried over to one of the piers in the harbor to meet Hvaldimir, who the volunteer at the visitor center said would likely show up for his noon meal and training to hunt for his own food.

    Hvaldimir is a male beluga whale that is a fairly new “part-time resident” of Hammerfest. He apparently showed up nearby a little earlier this year. He was wearing a camera harness that supposedly had a reference to St Petersburg, Russia. His behavior indicated that he was used to human interaction. Even though the harness was removed, he remained in the area, making frequent visits to the harbor.

    The story goes that he was a “Russian spy whale.” Thus, he was named “Hvaldimir” ... a play on words consisting of hval = whale in Norwegian; and dimir = Vla”dimir” Putin 😉.

    (I later read that he left the area sometime later in July, showing up in Hammerfest infrequently after that. More info at this link if interested ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hvaldimir).    En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    The polar bear is the town mascot — Royal & Ancient Polar Bear Society in Hammerfest, Norway.
    Some of the birds of the north — Royal & Ancient Polar Bear Society in Hammerfest, Norway.1Seal-skin furniture — Royal & Ancient Polar Bear Society in Hammerfest, Norway.Fish-drying rack — Royal & Ancient Polar Bear Society in Hammerfest, Norway.

    Royal & Ancient Polar Bear Society

    12 juillet 2019, Norvège ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F

    On our way to the harbor area, we took a peek inside a one-room museum with a grand name ... the Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society.

    There’s really nothing royal or ancient about the museum, which is free to visitors. Its significance lies in the fact that the polar bear is the town mascot and is also featured on the heraldic crest.

    It took us all of 15 minutes to check out the few artifacts and historic photographs from the early days of Hammerfest, and take a quick peek at the stuffed animals ... from birds, to seals, to — of course — a polar bear.    En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    2Townscape from somewhere along the Sikksakkveien — Hammerfest, Norway.
    We walked around the harbor from where Nautica is docked to hike up Sikksakkveien — Hammerfest.1A "we conquered Sikksakkveien" selfie — Hammerfest, Norway.The Hammerfest Harbor with some floral cheer ... Salen Viewpoint — Hammerfest, Norway.Lower Left: Common Gull ... all others are European Herring Gulls — Hammerfest, Norway.Reindeer near the Mikkelgammen Sami Camp — Hammerfest, Norway.Mikkelgammen ... Sami Camp — Hammerfest, Norway.2Mikkelgammen ... Sami Camp — Hammerfest, Norway.

    Hammerfest: SikkSakkveien & Reindeer

    12 juillet 2019, Norvège ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F

    Though this was a short day in port, we squeezed quite a bit into our allotted time, starting with a hike up to the Salen Viewpoint and Mikkegammen.

    SikkSakkveien — which translates as the Zig-Zag Way — is an unpaved and rocky trail that is relatively steep. It apparently follows paths that goats made for themselves as they grazed on the hillside. Deeming these paths dangerous for the townspeople who used them to get up and down the hill themselves, the local council voted in 1893 to make improvements. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction with beautiful views along the way and at the Salen Viewpoint.

    Once we had our fill of the views, we continued on a bit further inland. I’d read that one might see reindeer up here. We were not disappointed. A bit of trivia ... while in the US reindeer is used for domesticated caribou, in Europe, the word is applied to both domesticated and wild animals.

    We also saw a few of the buildings at Mikkelgammen, which is billed as a Sami camp. I believe it is actually a restaurant where one can taste Sami delicacies and learn about the culture and religion of the natives of the North. It’s only open to groups, however, and there was a large number of passengers from Nautica wandering around, so we did not dally.    En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations

    Day @ Sea

    11 juillet 2019, Norwegian Sea ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F

    We had a quiet day sailing the Norwegian Sea today as we head north to our next port of call.

    As far north as we are now, it doesn’t get dark at night anymore. In fact, the Currents does not list the sunrise and sunset times. That means keeping the drapes shut at night. Which, in turn, means that we slept in until 7:30a this morning

    Massage appointments; lunch at the Terrace Café ... the Toscana team served an excellent fresh pasta Bolognese; a presentation on Murmansk, Russia ... one of our upcoming ports; afternoon tea @ Horizons; and dinner in the Grand Dining Room with the Gelmans and the Sweets. All this, combined with quiet time reading and writing, made the day fly.    En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    A "we are here" selfie in Bakklandet — Trondheim, Norway.
    The colorful wharf buildings that line the Nidelva River — Trondheim, Norway.Gamle Bybro (Old Town Bridge) — Trondheim, Norway.Gamle Bybro is one of the ways to cross the Nidelva River to Bakklandet — Trondheim, Norway.Colorful flowers on Gamle Bybro (Old Town Bridge) — Trondheim, Norway.Looking across the Nidelva River ... from behind the Archbishop's Palace — Trondheim, Norway.A delightful streetscape in Bakklandet — Trondheim, Norway.Bakke Bru (Bakke Bridge) is another way to cross the Nidelva River — Trondheim, Norway.Summer brings colorful flowers everywhere in Trondheim, Norway.Colorful flowers near the Art Museum — Trondheim, Norway.

    Trondheim: Bakklandet & More

    10 juillet 2019, Norvège ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F

    Before and after our visits to Nidarosdomen and the Archbishop’s Palace Museum, we wandered around Trondheim.

    As this was our first time here, we found plenty of sites of interest, especially in Bakklandet, a neighborhood on the east side of the Nidelva River. That the sun eventually came out and blue skies replaced the dreary cloud cover was a bonus that added more pleasure to our day.

    With a scheduled departure from Trondheim at 4:00p, we were back on the ship @ 3:00p.

    Next Port: Hammerfest, Norway ... 586 NM away. But first, a day at sea tomorrow.    En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    Across the Archbishop's Palace Courtyard towards Nidarosdomen — Trondheim, Norway.
    Ermine-trimmed coronation robe @ the Royal Regalia Museum @ the Archbishop's Palace — Trondheim.Coronation of King Carl XV and Queen Louise @ the Royal Regalia Museum — Trondheim, Norway.Painting of the royal crowns (inset king's crown) ... @ Royal Regalia Museum — Trondheim.Royal Standard of Norway @ the Royal Regalia Museum — Trondheim, Norway.St Olav Altar Frontal @ the Archbishop's Palace Museum — Trondheim, Norway.Close-up of the Elephant Throne (c. 1250-1300) @ the Archbishop's Palace Museum — Trondheim, Norway.Artifact from excavations @ the Archbishop's Palace Museum — Trondheim, NorwayThese three statues once graced the west facade of Nidarosdomen @ the Archbishop's Palace Museum.Display of armaments @ the Archbishop's Palace Museum — Trondheim, Norway.

    Trondheim: Archbishop's Palace Museum

    10 juillet 2019, Norvège ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F

    Dating back to 1153, the Archbishop’s Palace now serves as a museum. Situated across the street from Nidarosdomen, it was easily accessed once we completed the tower climb at the Cathedral.

    One building houses artifacts from excavations at the palace and at Nidarosdomen; a second building exhibits armaments; a third building displays the Crown Jewels. While I found the Royal Regalia Museum the most interesting, the crowns of the king and queen were in a very dark, dungeon-like room ... far in the back ... with a heavy iron gate keeping visitors well away.En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    There are 57 statues on the west facade of Nidarosdomen — Trondheim, Norway.
    The "Doomsday" relief sits above the great rose window of Nidarosdomen — Trondheim, Norway.1L to R: Olaf of Norway, Bishop Sigurd, Saint Clement ... west facade of Nidarosdomen — Trondheim.2Looking towards the sanctuary and altar of Nidarosdomen — Trondheim, Norway.Altar honoring Norway's Sami culture ... Nidarosdomen — Trondheim, Norway.1The Great Rose Window of Nidarosdomen — Trondheim, Norway.1It took a 172-step climb to see this view ... Nidarosdomen — Trondheim, Norway.Gargoyles ... Nidarosdomen — Trondheim, Norway.Spectacular view from the spire of Nidarosdomen — Trondheim, Norway.Archbishop's Palace below us ... our next stop from Nidarosdomen — Trondheim, Norway.

    Trondheim: Nidarosdomen

    10 juillet 2019, Norvège ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F

    We got off the ship’s courtesy shuttle at the second stop ... near Nidarosdomen, billed as the northernmost Medieval Cathedral in the world ... named after the former name of Trondheim ... Nidaros. Construction of the cathedral began in 1070 to provide a final resting place for King Olaf, a Viking King who was canonized and later became the national saint of Norway.

    The moniker “dark cathedral” was especially appropriate today as the interior was only dimly lit. I later learned that will change once the lighting upgrade is completed. Restoration work, which began in 1869, continues to this day.

    As well as wandering around the interior of the church, we did the Nidarosdomen Spire Climb ... 172 steps up a narrow, curving staircase. Not that difficult, except for the pace which felt like a forced march because there was nowhere to step aside to let those in a hurry go ahead of us. In the end, it was worth it for the aerial views we enjoyed from the viewing terrace.    En savoir plus

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    Welcome to Trondheim (Norway)

    10 juillet 2019, Norvège ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F

    Our fourth port of call ... Trondheim ... new-to-us port in Norway.

    When we disembark in a new port, seldom do I look down in search of a manhole cover. After all, there’s usually nothing very interesting about these covers. Well, that’s not the case in Trondheim.

    I’ll explain the symbolism inherent in the design on the covers here since I won’t be able to do so in the caption.

    Trondheim is where the Kings of Norway have been crowned through the ages. This connection between church and state is thus depicted by the figure of a bishop blessing a king, the latter represented with a crown and the scales of justice. The three heads below the bishop and king represent the previous kings of Norway and their blessing of the new monarch.    En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    A scenic sailaway from Ålesund, Norway.
    Fresh Norwegian delicacies for the Chef's Market Dinner as we sail away from Ålesund, Norway.

    Sailaway Dinner from Ålesund

    9 juillet 2019, Norvège ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F

    Tonight was a special “Chef’s Market Dinner.” The menu at the Terrace Café featured Norwegian salmon, shrimp, reindeer, whale, and other delicacies that the Executive Chef had picked up from a local market.

    That this special dinner was on a warm-enough-to-sit-outdoors evening made for an excellent al fresco dinner opportunity. That the timing coincided with Nautica’s 7:00p sailaway from Ålesund made for a dinner-with-views. That no one in our group had alternate dining plans was a bonus, giving us a chance to regale each other with how we all took advantage of a great day in port.

    Next port: Trondheim, Norway ... 86 NM away.    En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    Ålesund Kyrkje ... replaced the 1854 church that was destroyed in the 1904 fire — Ålesund, Norway.
    Ålesund Church ... consecrated in 1909 — Ålesund, Norway.Beautiful frescoes decorate the chancel and altar of the Ålesund Kyrkje — Ålesund, Norway.A closer look at the fresco on the arch of the chancel of the Ålesund Kyrkje — Ålesund, Norway.Beautiful stained glass window at Ålesund Kyrkje — Ålesund, Norway.Beautiful stained glass window at the Ålesund Kyrkje — Ålesund, Norway.Beautiful stained glass window at the Ålesund Kyrkje — Ålesund, Norway.

    Ålesund Kyrkje

    9 juillet 2019, Norvège ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F

    After lunch, we took a meandering walk back to the pier where Nautica was docked.

    Having wandered these streets in 2017, I was happy enough to keep the camera in my bag. Until, that is, we walked up to the Ålesund Church. Never one to miss an opportunity to photograph stained glass windows, murals, and frescoes, I suggested a quick stop.

    The beautiful frescoes in the chancel looked vaguely familiar, but I did not recollect previously checking out the stone church, which was built after the 1904 fire. Turns out that we had ... and I later found proof in the form of the photos I took in 2017.

    No matter, the beautiful stained glass windows and murals were worth photographing a second time. Especially since the attendant did not charge us admission ... perhaps because he was getting ready to lock up when we popped in for a quick look-see.    En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    A "we are at Ålesundet" selfie before lunch — Ålesund, Norway.
    Panorama of Ålesundet ... Anno is on the ground floor of the building on the left — Ålesund, Norway."Sildekona" (Herring Woman/Fish Lady) ... near Anno — Ålesund, Norway1A yummy meal @ Anno — Ålesund, Norway

    Ålesund: Lunch Time!

    9 juillet 2019, Norvège ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F

    Last time we were in Ålesund (in 2017) we discovered a restaurant called Anno ... overlooking a small square along Ålesundet ... the inner harbor, if you will. We so enjoyed our meal then that there was no question where we would be having lunch this time.

    We lucked out with a table on the patio ... sunshine, blue skies, comfy temperatures, excellent food. Sounds like an ideal al fresco lunch to me.

    The tagliatelle in a creamy mushroom sauce was still on the menu ... no brainer for me ... with Geiranger Beer to wash it all down. The chorizo salad Mui ordered last time was not on the menu, so he ordered the beef and lamb burger, which he said was excellent.    En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    A "we are here" selfie ... the red buildings house the boat collection — Sunnmøre Museum.
    2Reflections on a calm morning — Sunnmøre Museum ... Ålesund, Norway.Restored Viking era boats — Sunnmøre Museum ... Ålesund, Norway.Meandering amongst the buildings — Sunnmøre Museum ... Ålesund, Norway.Someone has to provide perspective for the size of the door — Sunnmøre Museum ... Ålesund, Norway.The red building was considered the grandest barn in Storfjord — Sunnmøre Museum ... Ålesund.Hooded Crow — Sunnmøre Museum ... Ålesund, Norway.1View towards downtown Ålesund, the largest city in the district — Sunnmøre Museum ... Ålesund.Pieces of furniture in Lars Kinsavik's distinctive national style — Sunnmøre Museum ... Ålesund.Collection of woollen embroideries on costumes from the 1800s to 1927 — Sunnmøre Museum ... Ålesund

    Ålesund: Stiftinga Sunnmøre Museum

    9 juillet 2019, Norvège ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F

    On our first visit to Ålesund — in 2017 — we climbed the 418 steps to the top of Mt Aksla and then explored the Art Deco architecture that sprung up after much of the town was devastated by a fire in 1904. This time, we decided to head out of town.

    A short bus ride took us to the Stiftinga Sunnmøre Museum. Sunnmøre refers to the southernmost traditional district of which Ålesund is the main city. The open air museum pays tribute to the coastal folk culture.

    There are some 50+ buildings situated in a delightful setting with a path meandering around a lake and through heavily wooded areas. Unlike the Old Bergen Museum, the buildings here were moved from all around the Sunnmøre region. In addition to the structures, there is a boat collection in the båthallen [boat hall]; a Medieval Museum, which was closed today; and a collection of interesting exhibits in the reception hall. In other words, plenty to keep us occupied for about four hours.

    One of the highlights of our visit was a hidden trail that the woman at the ticket counter encouraged us to check out. The trail led to a viewpoint from which we enjoyed spectacular views as we ate a light snack to tide us over until lunch time.

    That we arrived before any tour busses did gave us a head start and allowed us to explore the museum without encountering anyone else. Perfect.    En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    Hitching a ride as Nautica makes its way to its berth @ Storneskaia — Ålesund, Norway.
    Panorama from the port side as we sail in — Ålesund, Norway.Downtown and our berth at Storneskaia — Ålesund, Norway.The bus stop is perfectly situated close to our berth @ Storneskaia — Ålesund, Norway.2In 2017, we climbed the 418 steps to the top of Mt Aksla — Ålesund, Norway.When you're in Norway, you're often welcomed by trolls — Ålesund, Norway.Map showing where we docked, the bus station and the museum — Ålesund, Norway.

    Welcome to Ålesund (Norway)

    9 juillet 2019, Norvège ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F

    Our third port of call ... Ålesund ... a Norwegian town that today welcomed us with blue skies and sunshine ... considerably different weather than what we had when we called here for the first time in 2017.En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    The weather begins improving late in the afternoon in Bergen, Norway. Fingers crossed for tomorrow!

    Sailaway from Bergen

    8 juillet 2019, Norvège ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F

    Following our outing to Gamle Bergen, we opted to take it easy to give Mui some rest time. The decision to do so was made easier because we’d explored Bryggen — the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bergen — and the neighboring areas on a previous visit to the city. So, we returned to the ship.

    Lunch ... a load of laundry ... a nap (for Mui) ... reading and writing (for me). At 4:00p, we went up to the Horizons Lounge for afternoon tea. This was followed by a couple of laps around the deck 5 promenade. Wouldn’t you know it? The sun was breaking through the clouds and patches of blue were appearing in the sky. C’est la vie!

    Dinner was with the Sweets. This time in Toscana ... one of the specialty venues on the ship ... excellent Italian menu. We were seated at one of the tables overlooking the aft wall of glass, which gave us excellent views as Nautica set sail from Bergen at 7:00p.

    Next port: Ålesund, Norway ... 139 NM away.    En savoir plus

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  • 2019 Nautical Explorations
    A "we are at Gamle Bergen" selfie — Bergen, Norway.
    The Merchant's House was the only place where there were docents — Gamle Bergen ... Bergen, Norway.1Love the mossy cobblestone paths around the museum — Gamle Bergen ... Bergen, Norway.Official's House (L) and Dentist's House ... from the mid-to-late 18th century — Gamle Bergen.Painting depicting a street scene in Old Bergen — Gamle Bergen ... Bergen, Norway.Mui finds a bike to take for a spin, but it is chained up — Gamle Bergen ... Bergen, Norway.Twin outhouses — Gamle Bergen ... Bergen, Norway.Stained glass panel @ the Glazier's House — Gamle Bergen ... Bergen, Norway.Colorful flowers add cheer to the overcast day — Gamle Bergen ... Bergen, Norway.View of the ships in port (Nautica is the smaller one) — Gamle Bergen ... Bergen, Norway.

    Gamle Bergen (Old Bergen Museum)

    8 juillet 2019, Norvège ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F

    Any other time we would have walked the 1 mile between the port and Gamle Bergen [Old Bergen] Museum. Since Mui was feeling poorly, however, we hopped on a public bus instead. The museum was just a short walk from where we got off the bus.

    The outdoor museum, which opened in 1946, is set up like a small town with 50+ houses dating from the period between the 18th through the 20th centuries. Many of the houses were moved here from the Bergen city center.

    Norway is an expensive country. The museum admission was no exception — Nkr 120 pp ($13 each). I’m not sure the admission was worth it. What was most disappointing was the interior of the buildings, which were clearly lacking TLC [tender loving care] ... a lot of dust; furnishings showing a lot of wear and tear. It didn’t help that docents were available only in one of the houses.

    Nonetheless, we enjoyed our experience ... especially wandering the grounds and finding nooks and crannies where we could soak in the atmosphere of “Old Bergen.”    En savoir plus

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