From Oslo to Bergen

Today started very early (before five) and ended sorta late (ninish). We survived and are still smiling (sorta). Breakfast was good and getting to the train was easy. We hardly knew it was raining until we got out of the station. It was still dark (8:30) but did soon brighten up somewhat. Looking out the window was very pleasing but taking pictures was difficult. The reflections from inside the train were often overpowering.

From the Train

At first it rained, but as we neared Myrdal it changed to snow. The scenery changed dramatically. We switched from the Bergen Train to the Flam Railway in the snow and we were loving it. The world became beautiful and white.

Just a Beautiful Little House

The Flam Railroad

Frozen Waterfalls

Deb Enjoying the Falls From Inside

Amazing Old Train

Unfortunately, as we neared Flam, we were getting lower and the snow started to disappear. In Flam it was raining gently.

The Water is Such a Beautiful Green

The Engine (With Snowplow)

Flam in Gingerbread

One Magic Tree

Surrounded By Mountains

From the Train Onto the Boat

The Sognefjord Before the Weather Closed In

We travelled from Flam up the Sognefjord. The King of all Fjiords is one of the world's longest and deepest. Unfortunately, it soon began to rain harder and then it simply became dark (threeish) We could enjoy the view but pictures wouldn't work.

We turned into the Nærøyfjord. This is the narrowest and best known arm of the Sognefjord. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It was pouring rain and too dark to see anything.

After the boat, we took a bus and a train to Bergen. We were exhausted. A couple of drinks were necessary.

Nevertheless, we still had a good day. We have been in one of the world's most amazing places. We missed some bits, but we are still smiling.