Geiranger

Wednesday 13 August

Just when you think it can't get any more spectacular, you arrive in Geiranger.  75 miles from the sea and at the end of an "S" bend in the mighty Geirangerfjord, which makes it seem that you are encircled by mountains rising more than 1600m straight out of the emerald green water.  Blows your mind!!!

Tender 400m to shore with a bit of drizzle as we head off in a mini Hop On Hop Off bus to travel the switchbacks to Flydalsjuvet and Eagle Road viewpoints - each an incredibly steep 500m almost directly above the fjord.  Stunning views.  Sky clears quite quickly with even some sunshine.

Geiranger is a very small tourist village at the head of the Geirangerfjord and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2005.  140 cruise ships visit from May to September - but we are the only one in until just before 2pm.  Walk around the small town with its camping grounds full of big camper vans (how they drive them on the narrowest of tightly winding and steep roads amazes me), tents, motorbikes and hikers.  Head to base of waterfall and then around the head of the fjord, past herd of goats and village homes.

Tender back to ship for some feet up and leisurely cruising back out of the fjord.

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