Thursday, June 21, 2012

We didn't get a chance to write yesterday, so I will try to jot down some highlights from both yesterday and today. Yesterday we spent a good portion of the day sailing on the Geirangerfjord. It was unbelievably picturesque, with waterfalls everywhere we looked. Some of us spent time on the top deck drinking in the amazing scenery. It was pretty chilly (at least for the Arizona contingent) and we're finding that dressing in layers is the way to go. We enjoyed our first sit-down dinner in the dining room last night. Our table for seven is located by a stern window, affording us a beautiful vantage point. So far, the food has been good. There is a smorgasbord for breakfast and lunch, while there is a fixed menu for dinner. Earlier today we docked in the city of Trondheim. We had time to see the Nidaros Cathedral, which was built during Medieval times. King Olav is thought to be buried in the church. Olav died in battle in 1030, and because people witnessed healing miracles associated with him, Olav was canonized and is regarded as the patron saint of Norway. What an incredible experience it was to see the cathedral! The stonework was done during three separate periods of time, reflecting different types of architecture. There is an organ that has over 9,000 pipes...wish we could have stayed long enough to hear it being played. The stained glass work in the cathedral was breathtaking, especially the huge circular window over the pipe organ. .

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  1. It sounds amazing! 112 degrees in AZ today...thank your lucky stars you are sailing to the Arctic Circle! It seems that Norway is beautiful in many ways and look forward to hearing more. Love you all!

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