2nd-4th of November

2nd of November


Time for the cruise!  It was amazing my own room, my own bathroom, and a crew ship!  I was so exhausted, I took pictures of the ship and then slept through the departure and probably for a good 1.5-2 hours.  I found a place that could make me food!  I had 3 cups of a apple, pumpkin, raisin tea, I think!  I was surprised to the raisin but it was delicious.  I also had 3 cups of water.  I didn't like my bread from yesterday too much!  I got chicken, salad, bacon, and fries.  I just was so delighted to be in this great ship and be surrounded by fjords and just stunning views.  There was even a gym and an outdoor pool, that I didn't use but I was glad to have the  option available.  I went to the 8th floor for the great views and the internet where I studied for my LCSW exam.  In the evening I went back to my wonderful lunch place and got hot soy milk.  I had someone fix the tv in my room.  I ended up watching a movie that was on about a shipwreck- why!?!?!?! I don't know, but I did.  I went to sleep.


3rd of November


I took a nice shower this morning and was informed that checkout was at 10.  They had a luggage area so I put my big bag there and went back to picture taking and studying.  I got the same lunch as I did yesterday and then watched the views from 12-1400.  After we docked, I felt like I was back at an airport with how luggage was being put out, thankfully I just carried mine.  It was cool to see the cars be driven out.  I asked a security guard how to get to the visitor center.  I went the direction he told me and it was leading to a highway.. I turned asked someone else.  About 4 people later, in the rain, and cold, I found the visitor center.  Sadly, the visitor center closed at 4, so back in the rain I went!  I did sight see a little.  Then I had some yummy Tanzanian food: Pilaf but instead of chicken or beef, it was with fish and coconut cream!  My tummy was happy!!!!!


4th of November
Same issues with obtaining directions.  People were sometimes rude or simply didn't know their way around. Also, like Taz said, places were not labeled! So the map did not correspond with what we saw and then there were names of places that were not on the map or did not seem to be in accordance with how I walked.  Anyways, I saw the Fantoft Stave Church ( I took a bus there) and walked from there to the king's palace.  There was a pre-school at the stave church who were helping the kids work on gross motor and fine motor skills by having them walk on the rocks and the rough path covered with wet leaves.  One youngen fell and looked at me crying so I gave her my hand and helped her a bit of the way and then slowly let it go.  It is so funny how you can determine and see a child's personality despite being so young in age.  So attempt to go to the King's place.  Some people tell me 10 minute walk others say 30 minutes.  I asked about 5 people and finally take a scenic route, in the middle of nowhere.  I find the King's Place only to be informed that they are doing construction work on it so no tours.  After a decent walk of 30-40 minutes.  So I ask for directions back to the church, hoping to receive a path that wouldn't be to long or difficult to figure out.  This guy was right until the crossroads, he told me to go left and my gut said right.  The kids were like we don't know we are not from here.  I asked an elderly fellow who led me on the right path, and as I began my walk I saw the bus station, voila! I returned to Bergen!  I toured Bergen and got all my souvenirs.  Sadly, all the museums opened around 11 and closed at 3.  I missed them.... so I found all the churches.  I got Chinese for dinner.  Hot and sour soup was taken literally- it was "hot" and "sour."   I preferred the spicy chicken and rice with veggies!  Then I looked up a bjj school.  It was right next to a cardio kick/muay thai self-defense school.  I found the BJJ school and they were doing no gi.  I was the only girl and they put me with a beginner who was a "light weight."  Very nice folks!  I think they didn't expect a girl to be comfortable in a no-gi class.  I had to guys even roll with me.  One I had to keep in check so that he didn't bust my knee as I had no brace :O  After that great workout I returned to my room and relaxed-watched movies and packed.