We finally board the Hurtigruten ship, The Nordlys( English translation, Northern Lights). It’s a commercial shipping, mail carrier, car ferry, passenger ship that has capacity for 471 people. It was down played to us …. Don’t expect it to be a typical cruise ship. There isn’t a theater. Casino, or swimming pool. However it is very comfortable, nice dining room with good food choices, a nice lounge with a full bar(7 different beers on tap). The cabins are comfortable with decent bathroom.
The fun beginsThe NordlysOur journey starts in Bergen and stops 31 times before getting to Kirkenes. We get off in 8 of these stops for walks about town, visits to museums; and a wild ride on a RIB boat!A sister ship heading the opposite direction. We travel most of the time in the fjords, we occasionally go out to the North Sea and then back to the fjords. The North Sea can be a bit rough. Further north we will be in and out of the Norwegian Sea. Non- drowsy Dramamine has kept Patty happy!Nice dining room and good food. Check out Patty’s plate vs my plate. I think Patty will lose some weight on this trip, I hope not to gain weight. We’ve been walking more than I do at home. One day we had 17,500 steps! I’ve enjoyed the fish for breakfast lunch and dinner! I probably don’t need my fish oil supplement on this trip!Our first stop, Urke, a small village of 53 people.Kayaking is popular. Not enough time to kayak, this was a 2 hour stop.Nice home in UrkeGetting on the tender to return to our shipWe’re on the tender heading back to our ship
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