Alesund

13/03/2017 – Day 6 – A Norway Saga

Monday 13th March saw us leave Alesund in the early hours of the morning on board the MS Spitzbergen of Hurtigruten on their cruise/ferry service heading to Bergen. The journey south was marred by bouts of rain which hamperred the visibility on the trip. The following two images were taken...Read more

12/03/2017 – Day 5 – A Norway Saga

Sunday 12th March was another leisurely day in Alesund starting of with a walk along the harbour and watching the Hurtigruten ship “Kong Harald” arrive on its tour heading to the North of Norway and the Artic Circle. This berths right next to our hotel so not far to walk....Read more

10/03/2017 – Day 3 – A Norway Saga

Friday 10th March saw us leave Oslo by train heading North. We took the 0802 service to Trondheim which was formed of this modern NSB 5-car electric multiple unit. Once away from the Oslo area the scenery changes to one of snow covered fields, forests and frozen lakes as demonstrated...Read more