FIRST DAY

First full day of the trip and we end up in Hjørundfjorden at a really small village called Urke. We jump off the ferry and walk around. We didn't realize there was an organized hike...so we missed that, but had a great sunny warm afternoon in a beautiful spot.  One thing I noticed is that when the sun shines, Norwegians are facing it! Maybe all those long winter days and nights.....but if the sun is out they are out too! So we see them OUT side in this great weather, drinking beer and tanning their faces! Steve and I hiked around and saw the sights. One grocery store, one pub, one school. A few farms....typical small Norwegian town in a fjord.

After the great afternoon stop, we continued the journey N after a buffet lunch. There are many fish choices to try on this ferry. Baked, smoked, raw, steamed, friend...you name it...it is ALWAYS available...even at breakfast. Steve enjoys his sardines, and mackerel for breakfast. I like the small veggie smoothies and an egg and bread. Coffee is good.

So we travel up the Coast to an early evening stop at Alesund, said by some to be the most beautiful town in Norway. It completely burned down in 1904, so when they rebuilt the town it was in the "Art Nouveau" style. We were there on a quiet Sunday evening and it actually looked deserted to me. And, while, pleasant and interesting, It would not get my vote for most beautiful town.