From one boat to another.

Each port of call has excursions on offer. They aren’t compulsory, but always worthwhile. This time we opted for a boat trip across the Loen Lake. Small and almost silent the boat took us past more beautiful scenery Beautiful, but with stories of drastic destruction. Once past the rockfall it was just a short journey…

Olden

What a beautiful spot! Situated at the end of a fjord this is one of the prettiest settings. The weather was perfect, but more about that in the next post. These are the views from the ship as we docked. Simply perfect.

Goodbye Stavanger

All too soon we were back on board and it was time to sail away. Civilisation slipped further and further away We made our way gently along the coast and back towards the sea. Tomorrow is another day, and I can’t wait!

Stavanger

Just a few steps from the dock is the cathedral church. It’s just the start of some lovely sightseeing in the town. A few glimpses to whet your appetite.

A day at sea – then

It’s so exciting to wake and know that you are in a new country. We had all slept well and breakfasted on delicious food. (Not too much, I hasten to add.) The ship was still manoeuvring but we were almost at the dock A quick bit of official paperwork for the Captain and we were…