Hasty Generalizations

This morning we got up to get ready to explore the city of Bergen.

There were beautiful skies, only a couple clouds with tons of sunshine (complete opposite from yesterday)

We took some instructions with us on how to get to the tram & somehow we messed up. We turned left and basically walked parallel to the tram but one street down. For some reason, we decided it was a good idea to turn onto the industrial street. So after walking about 35 minutes, we came across the tram. Oops.

Took the tram into the city like a local wohooo

There was a fish market set up right in front of the harbour where they were cooking fresh fish & shellfish. It smelt so good!! We bought some strawberries & ate them while walking.

We continued on to the UNECSO World Heritage site of Bergen which is a strip of buildings with pointy roofs and all different colours. Between the buildings were little alley ways where they had little art galleries and some tourists shops. I tripped atleast 3 times going through these. I blame the beautiful artwork for the distractions... 🙄

We went on exploring the city walking through the streets of Bryggen. I know I shouldn't pick favorites, but this city is my favourite so far. It is so small and quirky, there's just something about it that makes you feel so happy inside.

We walked along the harbour where we save a multimillion dollar yacht docked (it looks similar to the one on below deck). There were tons of people on their boats, listening to music & drinking beer in the sun. It's already amazing enough that I'm exploring northern Europe (I was only planning on doing this trip in 2019), but I wish I can afford just a beer here, nevermind the boat!!! A pint of beer is about 15$ Canadian & I just can't justify spending that much on a beer (Germany here we come, my liver is ready!!)

We went back to the fish market where Kaylee bought some fresh fish and chips. But just to give you an idea on how expensive it is, she paid 36$ for a plate of food. It's insane. (I opted on skipping lunch today & I ate a frozen yogurt instead. Oops 😌)

At the fish market, they had different types of sausage; reindeer, moose and whale. Kaylee tried them all. She said they tasted exactly like polish sausage. She bought the whale and reindeer ones to bring home to share with everyone (yuck, no thanks)

We walked some more (surprise surprise) & just window shopped a little enjoying the beautiful weather and city. We went and sat in the city centre and people watched for sometime. The sun was so hot.. I now know how the Scandinavian people get so tan... I know its usually raining but when that sun does come out... damn!!

We walked around a park where there was a huge water fountain in the middle. Again we stopped, sat and enjoyed the view a little more.

We went to the train station where we looked to see if they had baggage storage for tomorrow & it's SURPRISINGLY CHEAP!! Who would have ever thought.

We decided to get some dinner. We went to Los Tacos & got a burrito. It was so freakin good!! On the wall it said "make tacos not war" which was amazing. I love norway cause norway loves tacos so much. There's a taco place at least every block here. It's perfect.

We went exploring of the other side of the city where we hadn't been yet. We saw some cool street art, a church, a museum & part of the university. Just when I thought I couldn't love Bergen anymore!!

It started raining so we headed back to the apartment to take and shower & get ready for Germany tomorrow!!Read more