Eidfjord - 2nd August 2011

We've just left Eidfjord, our last port of call, and have all had a wonderful time here. Sandra, Dave and I went on a fjord cruise this morning on the 'Lady Anne', a small tourist boat which can get into the narrower fjords. Julie, Dave and Harold did the same trip this afternoon, and we all very much enjoyed the experience. The weather of course was hugely important for this excursion, and for once, we were in luck! Sunny intervals, with puffy white clouds, just the sort of weather we'd hoped for as we started our adventure nearly two weeks ago.

Yesterday was a glorious day too. We were in Bergen, which I think is probably my favourite port of this trip (not including the iceberg/glacier day, which was stunning). Bergen is a big city, with lots to see and do. We took the Hop On Hop Off bus so that we could get an overview of the place, then spent some time looking at the Fish Market and the Hanseatic Museum, and finally we took the funicular to the top of Mount Floyen from where we had panoramic views of the city and surrounding areas. Then, just to burn off a few calories, we walked the whole way down the mountain – it took us over an hour, and boy oh boy the feet were aching at the end of the walk!

Julie, Dave, Dave and I did the quiz last night and managed a highly creditable second place. Since the prize was a bottle of wine and we've still not managed to drink all the boxes/bottles that we brought onboard, we were actually very glad that we didn't win! The entertainment in the evening has been a bit lacklustre, but that's fairly normal for cruising. And even within our group of seven, we can't agree on whether each show has been good or bad, so I appreciate how difficult it must be to organise a programme to suit the majority.

Right, it's the last formal night tonight and Dave is stewing in the bath. I don't know if anyone else will get round to blogging again, especially as Julie's last one cost her over £12.00 !!!!!

So cheerio for now. Keep your fingers crossed for sunshine for our last day as we cross the North Sea tomorrow.

xx Janet xx