Tagged: Norway

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Norway Trip Part 5 – Oslo

Our journey across Norway was coming towards its end. So far we had travelled to Bergen where we spent a day exploring the city. We’d then taken the Bergen to Oslo train as far as Voss where we spent the day running in the hills, walking in gorges and chilling by the lakeside. We’d then...

Yacht 1

Norway Trip Part 4 – Flåm, Myrdal and Gol

After a good night’s sleep in our apartment, we were fully recovered from our kayaking expedition. Today we would retrace our paddle strokes aboard a boat and then continue along the Aurlandsfjord to Flåm. From here we’d head back into the mountains to rejoin the Bergen to Oslo train heading for our evening destination of...

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Norway Trip Part 3 – Sea Kayaking in the Fjords

Our train trip across Norway took a bit of a detour here. Rather than continuing on the train from Voss to Myrdal we were missing a bit out and heading north a little to the village of Gudvangen at the end of the Nærøyfjord. Here we would meet up with a kayaking group tour that...

Usie in the Gorge 1

Norway Trip Part 2 – Voss

After another hearty breakfast at our hotel in Bergen, we boarded the tram once again to head into the City Centre. This time we had all of our luggage with us. Large rucksacks on our backs and smaller ones on our front. It was surprisingly comfortable, but not something we’d want to carry too far!...

Views from Fløyen 1

Norway Trip Part 1 – Bergen

Time for a few posts about our recent trip to Norway. It was a holiday with a number of objectives. I think we ticked all of the boxes, so I’ll start at the beginning with a nice relaxed drive to Manchester. Getting to Norway The original plan was to drive up early, stop somewhere nearby...