A
very successful day, particularly because it didn't rain as forecast.
According to our guide on this morning's excursion, any day in Norway
which doesn't rain is a good day. Having said that, it was pretty
cool but we were dressed for that.
Skjolden
is at the head of the Lustrafjord one of the longest in Norway. On
the way up the fjord this morning we passed the waterfall above. It
was impressive enough to take a photo. It turns out that it is the
highest waterfall in Norway.
This
morning's excursion took us to the Jostedal Glacier National park
where we saw the foot of the Nigardsbreen Glacier. We couldn't get
particularly close to it in the time allowed and heard the usual
story about glaciers about how it has been retreating in recent
years. Having said that, the ice field from which it flows, the
Jostedal Glacier is the largest in mainland Norway.
Nearby
is the very impressive Breheim Glacier Centre an information centre
about glaciers.
The
landscape here makes the ship look tiny.
After
returning to the ship for lunch, we braved the cold and walked into
the town itself. Nothing exciting to report although it is a very
national park activity orientated town.
We
wake up in Molde tomorrow.
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