God Morgen! It is now 7:30am here in Oslo, Norway, and man what a day I have had! (Well yesterday that is.) I just woke up from an "amazing" six hours if sleep on a train seat. However prior to that, I had the pleasure of waking up at 5:00am yesterday to start the amazing 24 hour journey that I just had. But that's all besides the point, because I just saw the most beautiful fjords in Norway.
I know I keep saying this, but I can totally tell that I'm from here. The people do like I do and live like I live. It reminds me of home and my family so much it's crazy. Canoes in back yards, sail boats, rain, evergreen trees, water, etc. It's a stunning place to visit.
Anyways, back to yesterday. I caught the 6:30am train from Oslo to Mydral, about a five hour trip. On the way, there were several stops. One of which was at 12,300+ meters - the highest train station in Norway. It was beautiful with small houses dotting the glacier field. From there, Mydral was simply a train stop to transfer to another train however there it was SNOWING. Not something I planned or packed for on this trip I'll tell you that. Then I took this scenic train down to the town of Flam on the water. We passed waterfall after waterfall. One of which was enormous. Then at Flam, a small town on the water, I bought some bread, cheese, and sausage there where I ate lunch with the most magnificent view. This stop then was departed by with a two and a half hour cruise through the fjords. It might have been windy and cold, but nothing was going to keep me from staying outside to enjoy the views. We passed huge cliffs jetting up from each side, waterfalls streaming down hundreds of feet, small villages a few houses big, and old churches - one dating back to 1157. This trip was definitely worth it, and was just what I was hoping to see in Norway. After the cruise, buses picked us up in Gudvangen and brought us through the fjords, back to some civilization in Voss. Here, I enjoyed scenic views while waiting for the next train, to Bergen. Although I'd only have a few hours in Bergen, I wanted to make sure I could go. I wish I'd have more time, but the little I did spend there was great. There were buildings along the waterfront from the 1700s and probably earlier, and an old fort that used to protect the city. Everything about this trip was spectacular. From there, I took the night train back to Oslo, and here I am. Even if I didn't do anything else in Norway, I'd be happy with the time I spent here.
Now, time to freshen up in Oslos main station bathroom, and find somewhere to sleep tonight.
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