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Norway-North Cape, Bergen, Geiranger, Tromso, Flam and Stavanger

When you can squeeze a half dozen towering waterfalls into one photo you are in a pretty special place, and Norway was that place. This gallery is our Princess Cruise in June 2012 and covers all our Norwegian ports of call except the Lofoten Islands and England, which are both in separate galleries. Lots of mountains, deep fjords and remarkable towns. The cruise started and ended in Southhampton, England. Images are a lot sharper and bigger in SLIDESHOW, an option in the upper right of this page that I recommend. The captions say a lot about what you are viewing and will show up in slideshow as well. You can also skip images and control the speed of image changes.
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  • Geirangerfjord as seen from the top of Mt. Dalsnibba, over 4800 feet above the fjord. Weather was ordered up to perfection, and the solo stranger wearing the red jacket is straight out of the landscape photography instructional books.

    Geirangerfjord as seen from the top of Mt. Dalsnibba, over 4800 feet above the fjord. Weather was ordered up to perfection, and the solo stranger wearing the red jacket is straight out of the landscape photography instructional books.

  • Old Town District of Bergen Norway, called Bryggen, and the trademark waterfront buildings that date back to the 14th century.

    Old Town District of Bergen Norway, called Bryggen, and the trademark waterfront buildings that date back to the 14th century.

  • The approach into Bergen treated us to a variety of interesting landscapes, not the least of which was this fashionably occupied island.

    The approach into Bergen treated us to a variety of interesting landscapes, not the least of which was this fashionably occupied island.

  • Pride shows in the manhole covers, works of art in Bergen. The covers in Stavanger were made the same way with local landmarks also featured.

    Pride shows in the manhole covers, works of art in Bergen. The covers in Stavanger were made the same way with local landmarks also featured.

  • Old Town Bergen is laced with a network of rough-hewn buildings such as these, 400 plus years old, apparently still in use. Most were originally fish warehouses.

    Old Town Bergen is laced with a network of rough-hewn buildings such as these, 400 plus years old, apparently still in use. Most were originally fish warehouses.

  • A gift shop with what must be tons of history in Bryggen, Norway.

    A gift shop with what must be tons of history in Bryggen, Norway.

  • I liked the reflections around this unusual vessel in Bergen.

    I liked the reflections around this unusual vessel in Bergen.

  • This vessel is used to service the offshore drilling rigs in the nearby North Sea. We saw several of these huge rigs here and in Stavanger.

    This vessel is used to service the offshore drilling rigs in the nearby North Sea. We saw several of these huge rigs here and in Stavanger.

  • Sea lanes were busy in the Bergen harbor area and adjacent access waterways.

    Sea lanes were busy in the Bergen harbor area and adjacent access waterways.

  • This family looked so typically Scandinavian I had to bring them home. They are dodging vessels right in the middle of Bergen's busy shipping lanes (see previous photo) and ready to cross our wake close to the stern. But nervous? I doubt it. Dad's locked on the phone, they're waving calmly and their ancestors are Vikings.

    This family looked so typically Scandinavian I had to bring them home. They are dodging vessels right in the middle of Bergen's busy shipping lanes (see previous photo) and ready to cross our wake close to the stern. But nervous? I doubt it. Dad's locked on the phone, they're waving calmly and their ancestors are Vikings.

  • The AIDAluna leaves Bergen right behind us. AIDA has six ships with the trademark lips on the bow.

    The AIDAluna leaves Bergen right behind us. AIDA has six ships with the trademark lips on the bow.

  • Waterfront in Bergen as seen from downtown just across the harbor.

    Waterfront in Bergen as seen from downtown just across the harbor.

  • The tall ship Statsraad LehmKuhl sits at the waterfront in Bergen.

    The tall ship Statsraad LehmKuhl sits at the waterfront in Bergen.

  • The square rigged Statsraad LehmKuhl has taken to the water as we are leaving Bergen, Norway.

    The square rigged Statsraad LehmKuhl has taken to the water as we are leaving Bergen, Norway.

  • The funicular railway in Bergen takes passengers to the top of Mt. Floyen for a great overview of the city. I never expected to get this clear shot of the other railcar. Jan and I were the last two passengers to board our cab for the return trip to town. With Jan seated and no seats left, the conductor had me sit on the steps at the very front where commercial photographers take the postcard shots. Talk about luck!

    The funicular railway in Bergen takes passengers to the top of Mt. Floyen for a great overview of the city. I never expected to get this clear shot of the other railcar. Jan and I were the last two passengers to board our cab for the return trip to town. With Jan seated and no seats left, the conductor had me sit on the steps at the very front where commercial photographers take the postcard shots. Talk about luck!

  • Looking northwest across Bergen, as seen from Mt. Floyen. The North Sea is in the distance.

    Looking northwest across Bergen, as seen from Mt. Floyen. The North Sea is in the distance.

  • The Carribean Princess tied up in Bergen, our first port of call on the Norwegian adventure.

    The Carribean Princess tied up in Bergen, our first port of call on the Norwegian adventure.

  • Side street near the waterfront in Bergen.

    Side street near the waterfront in Bergen.

  • Classy front doors of a business in Bergen, Norway.

    Classy front doors of a business in Bergen, Norway.

  • One of several pleasant sunsets over the North Sea, June 2012.

    One of several pleasant sunsets over the North Sea, June 2012.

  • A gull flying right by our sun deck as we leave Bergen.

    A gull flying right by our sun deck as we leave Bergen.

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    Pride shows in the manhole covers, works of art in Bergen. The covers in Stavanger were made the same way with local landmarks also featured.
    Old Town Bergen is laced with a network of rough-hewn buildings such as these, 400 plus years old, apparently still in use. Most were originally fish warehouses.
    A gift shop with what must be tons of history in Bryggen, Norway.