Rare Bimmer09 Posted September 27, 2019 Author #226 Share Posted September 27, 2019 On the Waterfront There's a funicular railway climbing up from the city to a viewpoint just right of center Bryggen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryggen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRLess Posted September 27, 2019 #227 Share Posted September 27, 2019 7 hours ago, Bimmer09 said: Up, up and away... The 5th Dimension.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted September 27, 2019 Author #228 Share Posted September 27, 2019 This is the last of the bus tour and then we will elect to get off at the fish market and wander. Some dockside art after we gazed over at Bryggen Back to the bus random street shots beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted September 27, 2019 Author #229 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Bergen Opera House on the outskirts of town, not sure why We wound our way back to the harbor area near the fish market and there we elected to get off. first order of business was to find a restroom... Driving down one of the streets on the way there the guide Jenny pointed out a street name where we could get a shuttle back to the ship later. When we left the bus and Carol asked her for directions to said shuttle Jenny said "a couple of blocks that way" pointing and was vague. It was near a park. carol's notes describe Jenny as a low talker with misinformation or patchy information who glossed over the "Hanseatic League" when talking about the Bryggen with no mention of the German trading influence there. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanseatic_League Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyhooked Posted September 27, 2019 #230 Share Posted September 27, 2019 On 9/25/2019 at 10:42 AM, MisterMet said: Norris, The approach to Bergen reminds me a lot of the coast of New England (minus the oil rigs). Very scenic. Trip Thank you for sharing. Pictures are beautiful. I will never get the chance to do this itinerary. Enjoying seeing it though your eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted September 27, 2019 Author #231 Share Posted September 27, 2019 58 minutes ago, reallyhooked said: Thank you for sharing. Pictures are beautiful. I will never get the chance to do this itinerary. Enjoying seeing it though your eyes. Thank you for reading along and for the kind compliments! That's it for bus pictures and motion blur until Flam. Train pics there too and some mighty waterfalls. I'm on foot in the beautiful town of Alesund and I can't wait to see what I shot there. Keep coming back! Norris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegal2013 Posted September 27, 2019 #232 Share Posted September 27, 2019 14 hours ago, Bimmer09 said: On the Waterfront There's a funicular railway climbing up from the city to a viewpoint just right of center Bryggen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryggen Norris, Thanks for the beautiful pictures. I am considering this 5.5 hour excursion for next June. Overall, what did you think of the excursion? How much time in Hardangerfjord? Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted September 27, 2019 Author #233 Share Posted September 27, 2019 On the harbor there was a pay toilet. Using credit cards with chip. There was a short line. Some folks cards didn't work which reduced waiting time for us but caused a problem for them. It was lit in an eerie blue which is to stop drug users from finding a vein. Back into daylight dockside restaurants something smells fishy denizens of the deep 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted September 27, 2019 Author #234 Share Posted September 27, 2019 13 minutes ago, cruisegal2013 said: Norris, Thanks for the beautiful pictures. I am considering this 5.5 hour excursion for next June. Overall, what did you think of the excursion? How much time in Hardangerfjord? Thanks for your input. Hi and thanks for reading! We canceled Hardangerfjord due to its length and too much bus travel. We did the shorter Bergen Panorama but next time would just get off the ship with a city map or a Rick Steves walking tour on our phones. Norris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted September 27, 2019 Author #235 Share Posted September 27, 2019 We are heading for the Floibahn-the funicular up the mountain. Carol bought the tickets on line. I took a few more snaps along the way Carol said this was a restaurant recommended by Rick Steves and I loved the location so our plan was to return here after the funicular merchandise outside a store (guess they are not expecting rain!) Next-we get that bird's eye view of Bergen... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted September 27, 2019 Author #236 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Some good news After 2 frustrating weeks of trying to upload video to Youtube, which is showing outages in many countries on a daily basis I threw in the fluffy towel and am uploading to Vimeo. I used the CC test forum to see if it worked.... https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2698962-vimeo-test/ I am uploading a video of our visit to the top of the mountain in Bergen for a bird's eye view... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMS8 Posted September 27, 2019 #237 Share Posted September 27, 2019 The video runs fine Norris. Thanks. Looks like it was a great trip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROWSE Posted September 27, 2019 #238 Share Posted September 27, 2019 I have been excited to read this review that I knew was coming, but I am late. I promise I have a note, not from my Mother, but from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. We just got home from our travels and a Greek Isles cruise on the Jewel of the Seas. I am all caught up with your wonderful review now, and I will start my own soon over on the RCCL board. Disclaimer: My pictures are from iphones so in no way will be Norris worthy, but we give it our best shot! Thank you to you and Carol for always taking us along on your adventures! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperdo Posted September 27, 2019 #239 Share Posted September 27, 2019 As always, I enjoyed all of your out the window bus photos. One of the many things I like about your reviews is that you always include candid street scenes from the cities you visit. I find them just as interesting as the obligatory tourist stops. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanjen Posted September 28, 2019 #240 Share Posted September 28, 2019 9 hours ago, Bimmer09 said: Hi and thanks for reading! We canceled Hardangerfjord due to its length and too much bus travel. We did the shorter Bergen Panorama but next time would just get off the ship with a city map or a Rick Steves walking tour on our phones. Norris When we were in Bergen we just walked the town an did the funicular 9 hours ago, Bimmer09 said: Hi and thanks for reading! We canceled Hardangerfjord due to its length and too much bus travel. We did the shorter Bergen Panorama but next time would just get off the ship with a city map or a Rick Steves walking tour on our phones. Norris When we were in Bergen a couple of years ago we just walked the town and took the funicular up and walked around up at the top and had a wonderful time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted September 28, 2019 Author #241 Share Posted September 28, 2019 On 9/26/2019 at 10:45 PM, singinalot said: Norris and Carol, Im heading into my weekend of packing and getting the house together. We fly out Tuesday for Rome. Can’t wait to come back and read the rest of the travels. I’ll catch up mid-October ~Crystal Crystal, Bon Voyage to you and Nate! Rome - wish I was going with you...it's already 4 years since we were last there. Safe travels, Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted September 28, 2019 Author #242 Share Posted September 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Nanjen said: When we were in Bergen we just walked the town an did the funicular When we were in Bergen a couple of years ago we just walked the town and took the funicular up and walked around up at the top and had a wonderful time. I don't doubt it-such a beautiful city. Pics and video of the funicular viewpoint coming soon. Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnamon Posted September 28, 2019 #243 Share Posted September 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Bimmer09 said: I don't doubt it-such a beautiful city. Pics and video of the funicular viewpoint coming soon. Norris Norris, I took this from the Funicular 3 weeks ago. Just to show the sun sometimes shines in Bergen. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lydnsyd Posted September 28, 2019 #244 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Norris - you mentioned that Carol had got the tickets for the Funicular on line. - is there a separate line for pre booked tickets or do you have to queue up with the others? We are going on a Fjord cruise in June so are following your review with great interest. Loving your review & the photo's - we are captivated! Lydia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted September 28, 2019 Author #245 Share Posted September 28, 2019 2 hours ago, cinnamon said: Norris, I took this from the Funicular 3 weeks ago. Just to show the sun sometimes shines in Bergen. 😉 Hi cinnamon, yes you saw some beautiful weather! Lovely shot. As we watched the Bergen weather for 3 weeks before we sailed I saw that the cruise before ours (ending 9/1) had 70 degree days with sunshine. Luckily the 90% rain forecast for 9/3 didn't happen while we were there. Thanks for the photo! Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkismom Posted September 28, 2019 #246 Share Posted September 28, 2019 For those of you still heading to Bergen, go down the little side alleys from the main harbor area, there are some fun photo ops. Yes it was raining. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkismom Posted September 28, 2019 #247 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Stavanger had some interesting houses with flowers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted September 28, 2019 Author #248 Share Posted September 28, 2019 52 minutes ago, silkismom said: Stavanger had some interesting houses with flowers. Great shots! I saw this little street from the Silhouette-were you on Sapphire Princess? Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted September 28, 2019 Author #249 Share Posted September 28, 2019 19 hours ago, ROWSE said: I have been excited to read this review that I knew was coming, but I am late. I promise I have a note, not from my Mother, but from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. We just got home from our travels and a Greek Isles cruise on the Jewel of the Seas. I am all caught up with your wonderful review now, and I will start my own soon over on the RCCL board. Disclaimer: My pictures are from iphones so in no way will be Norris worthy, but we give it our best shot! Thank you to you and Carol for always taking us along on your adventures! Welcome aboard ROWSE! I will find your review and enjoy as always. Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted September 28, 2019 Author #250 Share Posted September 28, 2019 5 hours ago, lydnsyd said: Norris - you mentioned that Carol had got the tickets for the Funicular on line. - is there a separate line for pre booked tickets or do you have to queue up with the others? We are going on a Fjord cruise in June so are following your review with great interest. Loving your review & the photo's - we are captivated! Lydia Hi, I am just about to answer your question. read on... Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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