It was grey, dull and damp morning as we sailed into Bergen. We were on deck but there was not much to see. A suspension bridge appeared and the Captain came on the P.A saying that although it looked as if we would hit it, Aurora had passed under it many times before.
First on the shuttle bus to town which was deserted as it was only 8 30am! Despite low cloud we decided to take the Floibanen funicular up Mount Floyen.
Bergen quayside and harbour from Mount Floyen, can just see Aurora in top left of photo
We had enough breaks in the cloud to get great views over the town and harbour before descending the same way.
A quick look around the Old Town with wooden buildings and even wooden pavement surfaces.
Island Girl in one of the narrow streets of the Bryggen
Then into the fish market and around the harbour. Quick look at the cathedral perched on a hill before getting the shuttle bus back to the ship.
Lazy afternoon as usual by the pool which was warm as by now the sun had come out. Early sail off at 4pm with MSC Opera close behind. We watched it sail under the suspension bridge and it will
follow us all the way at it is due in Southampton on Monday morning as well.
MSC Opera passes under the Askoybrua suspension bridge as we leave Bergen
Day at sea tomorrow which we need after a hectic cruise. Time to see the King's Speech in the cinema, and sort out the packing. Looking forward to getting back to our little island on Monday morning!
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