A fjord is a long narrow sea inlet. Ok, you knew that. So today we sailed up one of Norway’s longest and most beautiful fjords, the Geirangerfjord, to the small town of Geiranger (population about 250 or 3,000 when the tourists are in town). And today is May 17th, Norway’s Constitution Day celebrating their complete independence from Sweden. It’s a national holiday very similar to our Fourth of July. Most women and some men dress up in old traditional dress. There are parades and celebrations all over Norway. We tendered to the dock past the Norwegian Cruise Lines Prima (3,000 passengers to our 950). Geiranger had the local children’s band play and a lead a parade through the whole town with all the townsfolk following. It was great to see. I have some videos of the band, but uploading them won’t be possible with the ship’s limited wi-fi. But I have plenty of pictures. There is a great waterfall/river that flows right through the town. We took a two-hour bus tour that included a climb into the mountains to a mountain lake and then to Eagle’s Bend (Ørnesvingen) overlook. Then it was back on board for drinks and dinner and chat with our new best friends, Jim and Theresa. Sailing back down the fjord on the way back to the Norwegian Sea, we had a great view of the Seven Sister’s Waterfall.
Sailing Up the Fjord
Around the Town of Geiranger
The Lake and Eagle’ Bend Overlook
Sailing Back Down the Fjord and Seven Sister’s Waterfall
Sea Day tomorrow. And bad weather is finally coming our way, probably by Sunday. I may skip tomorrow on the blog as we will be at sea with not much new in the way of pictures. Or I might get inspired.
Those views are absolutely breathtaking. And you both look great in those pics with the fjord and snow-capped mountains in the background. Great that you have new best friends to share happy hours.
Hope the Norwegian Sea is calm en route to Lofoton.
Calm seas so far. Like a lake.
Breathtaking views, love the traditional clothes, the waterfalls, just everything! Great weather and I think your ship size is better than the other bigger one. Where are your ship friends from Joe, or did I miss that? Gary and Caroline are in the Springs now. We will see them soon. Want to see how they are doing. Stay well you two.
Friends are from Atlanta
Friends are from North Carolina.
Wow, those sites are amazing! Breath-taking would be the word I’d use. Looks like you’re having a wonderful trip!
Wonderful indeed!
The waterfalls must be loaded with Spring melt! Wonderful timing! 👍🤩⏱️👀
Love the pics and traditional dress is great too – perfect timing for the celebration!
Hope no storms came your way!!