Are we crazy??? (1 Viewer)

[jumartoo]

Some months ago we had a flight to Nepal cancelled for a trip we were hoping to take over Christmas. It was proving difficult to rebook this flight so we cancelled the trip.

Our Norwegian friends have been asking us to visit them in Norway and so when our trip was cancelled we booked a flight to do so.

WELL that flight is tomorrow! We take my mum back to Alicante for a morning flight and we fly to Bergen in the afternoon.

We are leaving this:

Martin and mum yesterday at Puerto de Mazarron

And the forecast for Bergen for the next few days, (and the rest of the week is more of the same).

The forecast for the time of the flights is wet with gale force winds.

Are we crazy??? We have to go our friends have made arrangements for us.

We'll send piccies of our Norwegian holiday. May make some of you feel happy about your own weather .

 

[Munchie]

The trip is irrelevent! To answer the question....YES!

 

[Munchie]

Nevertheless......ENJOY!

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[jumartoo]

We thought about cancelling this morning for a few minutes but when we contacted our friends and found out that they had made arrangements for us, and strangely, were looking forward to us arriving, we decided we had to go!

 

[Lenny HB]

Raving bonkers

 

[The Dudess]

Rather you than me.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[DBK]

I love Norway although I've only been a couple of times and never with the MH. One trip was described as a "Summer Mountain Leaders" course, it snowed heavily almost the whole time! Wonderful place and great folk. Watch the original Troll Hunter film before going to get you in the right mood!

 

[Chockswahay]

Bergen is described as one of the worlds most beautiful cities ! Just enjoy it Do walk through the Byrggen

 

[Phill D]

Norway at this time of year is great, cold but great. the people and the place are lovely. the sights and sceenery and clean fresh air.
you will enjoy it

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Jenben]

You will have a wonderful time although I guess will have to wear a few more layers than normal.

You also have the added bonus of coming back from Norway to somewhere warm. . Have a lovely time.

 

[injebreck99]

We loved Norway when we were there, and Bergen is very good as far as cities go, it's the countryside and the fjiords that are spectacular, even in the rain.

 

[jumartoo]

We are having three days in Bergen in our friends apartment overlooking the harbour and then three days in their mountain cabin if we can get there in the snow! They are used to driving in such conditions and have assured us we will be able to get near enough to walk the last part!

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Jenben]

Wow, that sounds brilliant. I am sure you will have a fabulous time.

 

[jumartoo]

At the airport in Alicante looking at the sun through the window, may be the last sight of it for 8 days!!!

 

[Judge Mental]

You will have a great time...

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[jumartoo]

WIFI on Norwegian Air!

I'm sure we will have a great time. It will certainly be different.

 

[jumartoo]

Arrived last night at about 9 p.m. This morning just as its getting light (8.30 a.m.!) I took this photo from the balcony of our friends apartment overlooking the Puddefjorden! Taken with mobile phone so not good quality.

 

[Jenben]

Well that's a pretty nice view to wake up to every day.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[gus-lopez]

Well that's a pretty nice view to wake up to every day.

But the dark would get you down.

 

[Gaston aires]

It rains 300 days per year at Bergen, its well known for it. When we were there it rained, rained and rained. No surprise there.
Phil

 

[ianthebuilder]

It looks and sounds beautifull,have a great time,,,remember there no such thing as bad weather,,only the wrong clothes !!

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Jenben]

It rains 300 days per year at Bergen, its well known for it. When we were there it rained, rained and rained. No surprise there.
Phil

Ah, but I know @jumartoo, she has all the gear, prepared for any type of weather

Can't wait to see the snow pictures

 

[jumartoo]

Ah, but I know @jumartoo, she has all the gear, prepared for any type of weather

Can't wait to see the snow pictures

May be a slight problem there 'cos its too warm now (relatively speaking!) Hoping it gets colder over the next few days!!!

 

[jumartoo]

Lillehammer now. Snow on the east side.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[jumartoo]

Well, our friends took us for a walk around Bergen. We were well wrapped up and started off being very hot, but were glad of all the clothes later on. We were amazed at the number of electric cars we saw, BMWs, VWs and many others. They are easy to spot because the registration number starts with EL.

We had a stroll through the old town area of Bryggen and a wander through the narrow lanes between the houses. Not a straight line to be seen and all the wooden properties are protected with sprinkler systems.

We had almost every weather possible, rain showers, hail and even sun.

This evening we are eating here and two other Norwegian friends have been invited. Santa will be one Reindeer short because we are having part of one for dinner!!!

 

[jumartoo]

The BMW electric car.

 

[Jenben]

Santa will be one Reindeer short because we are having part of one f

@jumartoo , I am slightly worried that Santa's delivery schedule may be scuppered by your decision to have roast Rudolph for supper.....

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[jumartoo]

It's OK. The Norwegians say there are plenty of spares in the north!

@jumartoo , I am slightly worried that Santa's delivery schedule may be scuppered by your decision to have roast Rudolph for supper.....

 

[jumartoo]

A small boat passing the window!

 

[jumartoo]

Today we were taken for a walk up one of the seven mountains that Bergen is known for. We walked up a trail that is used for a race in summer. The best time for the route is just under 8 minutes. We walked up in 20!

The view from the top is back down to Bergen.

And another view of the north part of Bergen from later in the walk.

Photos taken on mobile phone so it struggles with the bad light.

And last the descent. We took the easy option to save Eli's knees and returned via the funicular.

Tonight's dinner is "Funny fish" Lute Fisk a Norwegian delicacy that is an acquired taste apparently!

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}