Beautiful Eidfjord, Norway

Eidfjord was our second port of call.
We started our our morning on the yellow trail down the
 Eidfjordvatnet  to the lake. It was partly cloudy and in the high
60's. The outlet from the lake is a torrent of rapids.

Looking across the lake This is a rural area with a population
of 941, but it is a major cruise ship destination.

I loved this charming cottage on the trail with it's elk head
and wooden shoes.

Waterfalls are everywhere is Norway,
especially as the snow melts after the winter.

Steep cliffs form the sides of the fjords and overhang the towns. The morning was mostly cloudy but it cleared away in the
afternoon.

The outlet from the lake to the fjord is all downhill.

Scott and I on the trail

The trail is also used for bicycles and
horses

This is a lovely beach but the water is pretty cold.
Hopefully in mid summer it warms up enough.

Scott and I pose at the edge of the lake

Another view of the steep hills.

And so do Walt & Honoree

Small farms surround the town. The hay had just been brought in.

Looking into the forest

Detail of a typical roof here - slate. There is a
ladder on every one - probably to clear the chimneys

Roses were blooming every where we went in
Norway. Even above the Arctic Circle!

Here's a look at our Konningsdam ship at the dock. Most of
these towns could only bring one ship into a dock. There was
often a second one that had to ferry passengers in. This
happened to us twice.

After lunch the clouds cleared off and it was spectacular.
Here's a view up the fjord.

Our dark blue trail in the afternoon started
along the fjord

And then started up into the valley.

It opened up into farmlands surrounding the small church.

Tall pines predominated.

Burial grounds surround most churches.

This was a first for us - tree sweaters! There
were about 8 of them.

Sometimes the scenery here reminds us of New Hampshire. The hills are too steep for Vermont.