We took a transfer on Saturday from the boat to the hotel which is across the street from the train station and very centrally located. The Zander K is a modern hotel with a number of the bare concrete elements found in North American design 30 to 40 years ago. Minimalism extends to storage space -- not a single drawer or closet.
We have been getting suppers to have in our room and eating out for lunch. You may have heard that Norway is expensive -- that is most certainly true. Burger and fries with a drink will set you back about 45 to 50$CDN. Finding grocery stores that are open on the holiday -- a challenge, and then you have to stare mostly at empty shelves.
Sunday we stopped in at the Domkirke and listened as the 7 person choir practised before the service. Sound (including the organ) was great.
Then it was on to the Floyen funicular with a spectacular view of the city. This is an outdoor recreation area also and many families were coming for the day, skis in tow.
We spent all afternoon in art galleries. In Bergen these are KODE 1, 2, 3, and 4. The have everything from old masters, to Norwegian icons such as Munch and Dahl, to a modern installation involving 4 boats and 350 km of red yarn (not our favourite). There is a fabulous silver collection and a very impressive room from the Singer mansion.
Monday, I took the light rail to view the Fantoft stave church. There aren't many of them left.
In the afternoon, we spent a few hours at the Maritime Museum -- a fabulous exhibit.
That brings us to today, Tuesday. We caught the bus to take us to the train at Voss. Track repairs. Then it was onto the train that goes up over the mountains -- up to 1222m. It was a snowstorm up there. I can't imagine living in a place that bleak.
And now here we are at the Oslo airport. Flight home is tomorrow afternoon.
