We awoke to yet another perfect weather day in a city (Bergen) where it rains 220 days a year. We had the morning free so we walked through the old town (Bryggen) to the Funicular up the mountain. We got the first car going up. The views from atop are spectacular.
And a panorama (click to enlarge):
Then it was time to check out and board our ship. Yay!
After lunch on board and unpacking in the room, we got off and did a walkabout at the Bergenhouse Fortress just across the road. The link tells you all that you need to know. There is a temporary mini amusement park set up right in the area too.
More ship pictures on an onboard walkabout.
We stay overnight in Bergen and do a tour tomorrow. We sail tomorrow night. Later.
Let the fun begin! BTW there was a small Viking Cruise ship in the Milwaukee Port today. The tourists are here! Hahaha!
The views from the mountain top are beautiful.
The ship looks grand. Can’t wait to be out on the open seas.
Ship looks marvelous, which bar will you frequent for happy hour, now that’s the important question. Bon Voyage.
Happy Birthday Elaine!
HAPPY AMERICAN BIRTHDAY ELAINE. 75 and looking great and celebrating on the high seas. The ship looks great and many choices to raise a BD drink. We love you and happy sailing. Love Bill and Cindy XO
The ship looks marvelous! We’ll follow closely since we’re trying Viking next May, although a different itinerary. It’ll be our first with them. Happy belated birthday, Elaine! Hope you celebrated like it was 1999. Just loved that Prince song…
OMG. I sent you an e-card for your birthday, and I meant to wish you a happy bday on my earlier blog post, but forgot. Sorry. So have a very Happy Birthday on that beautiful ship from me and Jeff. Love you. Enjoy.