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Thursday, August 15, 2013

Norway -Oslo ;Vigeland Scuplture Park ,Viking Ship museum & Overnight cruise

The tree of Life Sculpture in Vigeland Oslo

The sculpture artist specialises in depicting life cycles.


Outside the Viking Ship museum



Inside the Viking ship museum ;the dragon head,the chariot and the restored viking ship all made of wood


Sunrise as seen from cabin glass in overnight cabin on Pearl seaways ,DFDS Oslo-Copenhagen


The wind turbines generating power as seen from cabin glass

Monday, August 12, 2013

Norway -Bergen Fish Market ,UNESCO World Heritage Bryggen Hanseatic Quarters and more

Trolls at the Bergen Market Place

Caviar 

Smoked Whale Pieces (so thick and black)

The ugly monk fish sold fresh .It is one of the world's 13 ugliest creatures.

Bergen city 

Fresh grilled seafood lunch@NOK 150



All the salted fish-codfish,sardines.Canned sardines are a specialty in this part of Scandinavia



 A wooden replica of the King Monkfish.Stroke the lump on its head for good luck.Not all the fish of this species has this.





All the nice views of the wharf and harbour @ Bergen

Alive and swimming prawns


The sauces and water.The mineral water is sold@NOK30!

The funicular train station in the city 


The Old Hanseatic Quarters in Bergen (or Bryggen)are now a UNESCO World Heritage .Buildings are now tilting due to sea bed erosion .They are being used and the walk behind has many interesting narrow alleys.

Norway Fjord Cruise -a lovely experience not to be missed

 All the lovely sights that are seen as the ship cruises along the fjord for two hours.Some scenery were already seen on the scenic ride down via flam rail.Truly an experiential trip.Somewhat similar to Milford Sound  cruise in NZ (smooth and calm) but this has more habitable land surrounding the water body and has a longer travel time.




























After the cruise ,getting to board the coach.