As Far North as we’re going
The Arctic Circle is around 69 degrees north. We eventually got up to 71 degrees north, the most northern point in Europe. To our dismay and to my disappointment, it…
The Aurora, God’s Light Show
After years of trying and being in the right hemisphere, the right latitude and state of mind, we have finally seen the Aurora Borealis. There's not much to say here,…
Yarn and Underwear
On our next day in Bergen we were taken on a tour of both a Yarn factory and a factory that produced all sorts of cloth/material/t-shirts and underwear. Up to…
Bergen or Bust
On to Bergen, where our cruise actually begins. Having left Gudvangen behind we hopped a bus to Vos and a train to Bergen. But first a word about boats, or…
Flam and Gudvangen
It is now Tuesday and our 3rd day here. We are very impressed with Norway, although admittedly it is very very expensive. I saw a hoody that looked interesting for…
Our First Look at Norway
We made it to London Sunday morning, October 13, got on an SAS flight to Oslo, hopped on an express train at Oslo Airport to Oslo central train station and…
Falkirk Wheel & the Kelpies
We made our way south for a few days of sight seeing. Stopped at the Falkirk Wheel (replaced locks on the cross country canal system and the Kelpies. The Kelpies…
Soldiers Grave, Daily walks and General Pics
Most days there's time for a walk. Lately it's been like walking in a refrigerator, but even with the nippy weather the views are wonderful. Turn right at the golf…
Aye Eats, A Great Place
If you're wandering around Inverness and you pass this restaurant you've missed a great experience. Staff is fantastic, food is wonderful and the whole experience is worth the stop. It…