Friday, July 13, 2007

How Long Does Chemical Hair Straightening

Extended stay in Trondheim

Actually I did so only stay three days in Trondheim, but since I no cheap accommodation in Bodø - my next destination - could be found, I simply turn hanged two days. And I am more than satisfied with this decision, because Bodø seems anyway not to be particularly exciting, and so I had more than enough time to visit to Trondheim thoroughly.




The city has some beeindurckende buildings, in particular, stands out of the cathedral. In this way, the Norwegian coronation ceremonies are performed.




Above all, the facade on the front well worth seeing, as the following record shows:



Before the city harbor is the island Munkholmen to which I made on a beautiful day a short trip. While on the island was not so much going on as expected, but for some sunbathing was the perfect place.




One reason why I liked it quite well in Trondheim, was the youth hostel where I stayed a total of four times. The huge building is managed by very friendly university students, and otherwise serves as a clubhouse (for concerts, parties, etc.). Breakfast and Internet was included in the low price, and much more I need to not always be happy.




One of the many backpackers who I have met - including seven Austrian (!) -, Fergal was from Cork, Ireland. Like me, he is traveling solo in world history, making him sympathetic from the start.




Even today I am leaving Trondheim on the night train in the direction of Bodø, where I'll translate it tomorrow on the Lofoten Islands. Hopefully the weather is reasonably good, because as I've seen in pictures, it must comprise at ein traumhaftes Fleckchen Erde handeln.


Bleibt mir treu,

Martin

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

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Lord of the Fjord

Nach meinem (mehr oder weniger ereignisreichen) Aufenthalt in Oslo machte ich mich auf den Weg an die Westküste Norwegens, nach Bergen. Schon die Zugfahrt dorthin war aufregend, da die Bahn auf dieser Strecke wunderschöne Landschaften passiert. Und in Bergen angekommen, setzte sich meine gute Laune auch gleich fort, da die Stadt wirklich unglaublich schön ist. Rund um die Stadt herum reihen sich sieben Hügel bzw. Berge, die zusammen mit dem Hafen eine idyllische Kulisse bieten.






Another reason why I liked it so well in Bergen was certainly my accommodation and the people I've met there. The crew of the "Intermission" consisted of six friendly Americans who were called me from the moment they welcome and even provided extensively for my physical well-being. In addition to hamburgers and hot dogs and ice cream waffles I got seviert. What do you want (s) more?

Here's a group picture with Will, Cynthia, me, Emily, Heather, Lisa and Peter: is




Since mountains is a popular starting point for day trips to nearby fjords, I decided a trip to Norway's largest and deepest fjord, the Sognefjord to take. The roughly seven-hour round trip was the highlight of my trip so far, prove to be as the following pictures.








Although the trip was not cheap (100 €), I regret my decision yet by no means. Finally, not every day you come to Norway and the fjords are, you just experienced. The same goes for "Hurtigruten", that fleet of coastal steamers that sail daily from Bergen to the North Cape. Since there between the mountains and Trondheim is no direct train, I bought a ticket on the MS Kong Harald "and went on a two-day trip along the fjords to the north.




The ride on this boat was very exciting, especially because we took a side trip to the Geiranger Fjord. This deal is one of the most beautiful fjord in the country. Once again I was given the fanszinierende landscape of mountains, gorges and breathtaking waterfalls. The following impressions are to give a little insight into the world of fjords, although they are more impressive in real life a lot more natural.









Na, who desire to get to Norway?


Until next time,

Martin

Thursday, July 5, 2007

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North by Norway

Having spent more than a month in Sweden, I am now landed in Norway. The road here was anything but agreeable, but I had on my trip to Kiruna (via Stockholm) to Oslo to spend 27 (!) Hours on the train or in the waiting hall. In the end, I too was at the end, but at least I had the killer drive behind me.




Compared to the other cities I've ever experienced on my trip, Oslo, both in terms of size and the site, a little more modest. Zwat the city has a beautiful harbor, some interesting museums and a beautiful park (Vigeland Park), but otherwise there is not much to see. Perhaps Oslo made but also feel so good impression on me because the weather was pretty lousy on all days. include




The highlights of the city is without doubt the Fram Museum (on the same polar ship) and the Kon-Tiki Museum (on the expeditions Thor Heyrdahls), and the Vigeland Park in the east of the city. There the sculptor Gustav Vigeland has set up some 200 sculptures, which the park can be more or less to a kind of open-air museum.

Here are some impressions from this park, which for me was the absolute highlight in Oslo:








Once I made a day trip to Fredrikstad in the south of Oslo, but also this trip is not really worth it. The old town and its ramparts was quite impressive, but otherwise has Fredrikstad on me not too Sizes impression.




Momentan befinde ich mich gerade in Bergen, der wahrscheinlich schönsten Stadt in ganz Norwegen. Morgen werde ich eine Schifffahrt zum grössten Fjord des Landes unternehmen. Ihr dürft schon mal auf die Bilder gespannt sein...


MfG,
Martin