Post by Grubb. Standing on the upper deck above the stern of the MS Nordnorge in the wind and the rain this morning put us in the seafaring mode. For about five minutes. Then we left the ship and went into the town of Ålesund. First we explored upper Ålesund by cutting through a park that led to…
Day: May 24, 2023
Counting the steps
Post by Ella. This morning, we dropped anchor at Ålesund, a port town of around 48,000, that sits at the entrance to the Geirangerfjord. Having been rebuilt after a fire ravaged the town in 1904, many buildings feature the Art Nouveau style. First order of business in Ålesund: climb a bunch of steps. 418. To…
Our route, Wednesday, May 24
We had three ports of call before arriving at Alesund, all about 15 minutes for pick up and drop off. Florø Arrival: May 24, 2023 at 2:45 AM. Departure: May 24, 2023 at 3:00 AM Måløy Arrival: May 24, 2023 at 5:15 AM Departure: May 24, 2023 at 5:30 AM Torvik Arrival: May 24, 2023…
The ferry life
Post by Ella. I imagine it to be like a downscale cruise. The passengers are dressed sensibly for exploring. Even at dinner. Most look fit (and many at least as old as we are and that’s pretty old). There are backpackers village hopping, port to port, because at every stop, there are mountains to hike. We’ve…