Tiny train and old houses

My last day I’m Ålesund. I’m currently on the Havila Castor for the next two nights, getting off in Svolvaer.
It was a bit cooler today, I put my cardigan on as I left the hotel. I went down to the cruise liner terminal which is very close to the hotel and caught the tiny train that does a commentary as it takes you around, An alternative to the hop on hop off bus, I didn’t need to get on and off plus it’s the only way to get to the Aksla viewpoint without climbing the 418 steps. The commentary was amusing and informative, building on the other information I’ve picked up.

After lunch I went out to the Sunnmøre Museum which is an open air museum with buildings from Norway’s past. They also have boats there including the boat Helmand which was part of the Shetland bus fleet. It did drizzle a bit while I was at the museum. Enough to make me think about seeking shelter but not enough to make me search for shelter. I was told this morning that it’s not unusual to get a fine day like the last few days in Ålesund but very unusual to get them in a row like we’ve had.
I spoke to a woman on the boat this evening and she’s come from Bergen where it’s been raining.
Here’s hoping the good weather continues to accompany me.

Back to the hotel to pick up my luggage, some tea on the way and then on the boat. The layout of all the Havila boats is the same so I at least know my way around.
I’ve walked more today than any other day of my trip so far so I’m looking forward to a quieter day tomorrow although I was surprised at how many steps I got in on the boat the other day.Læs mere