Surprise! When we awoke this morning and looked out the window, we saw beautiful green, snow covered mountains! We had arrived in the Hardanger Fjord, just shy if the village of Eidfjord, where would dock by about 8:00. We had gone under the largest suspension bridge in Norway; they said it was longer than the Golden Gate? Looking at the map, its amazing how far inland we had cruised. These fjords are very deep.
After breakfast we left the ship and wandered around the village, checking out some gift/souvenir shops. There's only about 600 people who live here; they get all excited when the cruise ship arrives! The weather is nice, partly cloudy and 50s.
Our shore excursion this afternoon had two parts. First we had a boat ride up and down the "lake", which wasn't very exciting. We'd already seen that on our way in this morning. At the power plant at the end of the fjord we boarded an ELECTRIC motor coach for a drive up to the end of the valley to see the famous Voringsfossen Waterfall. The drive took us to an elevation of 3200' at the top of the Hardanger Highlands. There are several waterfalls in this location, falling almost 600 feet. Massive amounts of water! Most impressive is the extensive series of walkways and catwalks providing views from many angles. It was difficult to take a picture! The Fossli Hotel, with a cafe, overlooks the whole operation. The weather this afternoon was outstanding. Locals said we "lucked out"!
Anchors aweigh by 3:00PM as we head back to the open ocean to continue about 300 miles north to the city of Molde for tomorrow's adventures. I spent an hour in their well-equipped fitness center with great views! Dinner in the dinning room with new friends from Key West and Coeur d'alene. Dinner was only so-so but the conversation was great! World Theater entertainment tonight was a hysterical comedian/magician.
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