Norway. In October. Suggestions...

[Throbbing Angel]

Apparently Marilyn's biological father was from Haugesund.

Today, Ulvik.

 

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Are drinks included on board, if not, is it Brit prices or local ones?

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Are drinks included on board, if not, is it Brit prices or local ones?

The 'drinks package' if booked before you get on board is £25 per person per day, £35 if booked later.
I don't drink very much at all so I'm paying £7 for a cocktail when I want one, £5 or £6 for a beer.

I was more interested in a coffee card that gets me cheap Lattes etc. You can get normal teas and coffees for free any time. Fancier coffee costs summat like £5 to £7 a pop.

Everything on board is charged in £

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Today, Ulvik.

 

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The poetry museum was closed unfortunately so we went and bought some local honey, had some of the local cider and apple cake. It's an apple growing region apparently.

Also had a squint at the local kraftwerk. Hydroelectric!

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Stavanger!

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Lovely day in Stavanger.
Been for a wander for a few hours, as much as my arthritis legs will allow anyway. Then a bus tour.
Few coffees, a few shops.
Visited the shoe shop that featured in a true crime podcast we listened to.
MrsA discovered Norwegian thrift stores and spent about £30 on over £200 with of gear that looks new to me.
Some great street art and statues of the locally famous.
All good.

Last day tomorrow (my birthday) will be spent at sea, then land back at Newcastle Thursday AM. What's not to like?

Speak to you all Thursday or Friday.

 

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Last day tomorrow (my birthday)

Have a great day tomorrow. Enjoy.

 

[geminisnake]

What's your ship called, Throbber?

I might look into this myself.

A lot of European countries still close on Sunday. It's the UK that is weird

 

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A lot of European countries still close on Sunday. It's the UK that is weird

European countries or Catholic ones. I like it. You can wander freely around towns without all the crowds or traffic.

 

[Numbers]

Great stuff Throbbing Angel

We’re booked onto a Fjords cruise next April, with P&O on the Iona, can’t wait.

 

[bellaozzydog]

I’ve had plenty of good nights out in Stavanger but have fuxk all memory of them.

But the beers prices are eye watering. Talk to your bank manager before you go

And take a thermal layer and a waterproof

lykke til

 

[Throbbing Angel]

How was the boat for vegetarians?

An example hash tag

 

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"avocado and tomato tower with charred lemons".

 

[Throbbing Angel]

"avocado and tomato tower with charred lemons".

It wasn't all that
I mean, it was nice.
Plus the sea was choppy that day so I think the towers were shorter than usual to save any embarrassment. I think we called it a puck rather than a tower.

 

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It's just what you need with a hangover. I need a picture now, but sadly guess it's too late.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

It's just what you need with a hangover. I need a picture now, but sadly guess it's too late.

Photos of food? No one does that!!

 

[marty21]

I like the idea of this , particularly as Mrs21 won't fly . Will look into it. Ta for the photos.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Home now!

 

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Home now!

Would you do it again or recommend it?

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Would you do it again or recommend it?

Yes to both.
I'd like to go somewhere else next time, though. Norway is great but is like to stay in a place for a few days rather than a few hours.
Perhaps a warmer place/cruise where I'm not bothered about seeing the places so much. Just warmth, relaxation etc.