Western Norway: Gliding Along, Ogling Glaciers (And The Waters That Fall From Them)

Hello again, Blogonauts!

Once again, today is about exquisite visions of unsurpassable beauty. (I know that sometimes I lean ever so slightly toward hyperbole, but this time I'm supremely sincere. 😜)

In summary, Norway is a firm contender in the Global Landscape Championship. Photographers would be challenged to take a bad picture. Just point, shoot, and let the accolades roll in.

Our chariot today took us along Nordfjord, before carrying us on a route up to see the Jostedal Glacier, then looping around over a mountain pass to reach one finger of the Hjørundfjord. The weather was variably cloudy and occasionally sprinkly, but the cotton-candy clouds added to the drama of the outdoor decor.

So for today, I'll simply supply you with photos of our journey. Join us for a moment of nature's own eye candy. (And if you're reading this on your PC, clicking on one of the photos will enlarge it, and you can then scroll through the enlarged pictures from there.)





 





One edge of the Jostedal Glacier, the biggest glacier in mainland Europe




Hjørundfjord
 
Milkmaid Cottages, for when they lived among the cows in their summer pastures.

So wipe the saliva from your lips and the tears from your eyes! These photos will have to do for now. 

But there's more still to come! Blog to you later.

Location: Stryn Municipality, Norway

Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 5, 2023 at 2:58 PM

    Those are SO beautiful !!!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 5, 2023 at 3:21 PM

    Agreed--SO beautiful!! Anna and Joe

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    1. AnonymousOctober 5, 2023 at 4:46 PM

      Beautiful Larry, however your accommodations look quite remote!! Richard N

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  3. AnonymousOctober 5, 2023 at 8:40 PM

    Wow!

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  4. RandallOctober 6, 2023 at 6:49 AM

    Absolutely beautiful country...love visiting this area...enjoy!

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  5. Tom KernerOctober 6, 2023 at 7:40 AM

    Stunning landscapes - much enhanced by the low clouds!

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