Bergen: Drippy And Proud Of It.

Hello again, Blogonauts!

Thus far, Bergen has given us one damp thing after another.

Our first day we dodged raindrops as we explored the harbor area. Dotted along the way are several theaters, statues, and other hallmarks of a city celebrating life.

The National Stage art nouveau theater, fronted by gardens.


Sailors' Monument

Statue of Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241), Icelandic Poet who documented Norse Mythology

First we met several sealife critters, destined for a plate, in the seafood market.

Don't they look yummy!

 

There are many old alleyways extending away from the harbor, lined with wooden buildings. Many have ladders outside, and often a hook extends out from the gable, for hoisting goods to upper floors.


Waterfront buildings, with entries into the alleyways
 

Alley's with shops and offices. (One of our drippy moments.)
 
 

The open area where they alleyways led.


After grabbing a coffee, we took to the Fløibanen funicular to reach a steep hilltop, in hopes of catching a glimpse of Bergen through the clouds. We got lucky, momentarily.

View from the hiltop

Now you can triangulate where we are.

Feeding the bears, in contrast, is perfectly acceptable.

After taking a brief hike through the park, wee grabbed lunch, wandered a moment longer in the city, and then surrendered to the soggy. The latter afternoon we spent playing cards in the refuge of our hotel, enjoying a beer and one another's company.

More to come! Blog to you later!

Location: Bergen, Norway

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  1. RandallOctober 1, 2023 at 7:40 AM

    Love Bergen...and glad you are enjoying...I particularly liked my visit to Grieg's home...enjoyed a concert there...nice visit. Say hi to all!

    Happy day....

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