You a city has woed you when even the manhole covers seem romantic
The stay in Bergen lasted 2 days and 3 nights. Each day we feasted at the Thon Hotel's incredible breakfast buffet. After having enjoyed the daily buffets on the Hurtigruten cruise, we were surprised to discover there was more than one fantastic buffet venues to be had in Norway!
You could find every kind of egg dish you fancy at this Thon breakfast station
Prefer a quick smoothie for breakfast? You're in luck!
Do-it-yourself Muesli Station
Once crammed full of breakfast, we ventured forth onto the streets of Bergen. Our game plan? Uh... didn't really have one. In fact, a couple of times we just jumped aboard whatever bus was nearby, and let it take us on a little discovery tour. Where did the buses take us... uh... I don't actually know!
Had to traverse this beautiful cobbled street every day while in Bergen
I loved browsing the cute Jule decor, so entertaining.
Or entertaining for me anyway...
On day one there was a little souvenir shopping. I don't buy too many souvenirs, as photos tend to do it for me. There were some interesting shops to explore. My favorite was a silver shop that sold many items that were made by the Sami. I got a few small items.
The only Norwegian Fjords I saw on this trip
At another small souvenir shop, I spotted the only Norwegian Fjord Horses I saw on the whole trip, and since they were figurines, as opposed to genuine hay burners, but at least I saw some... sort of.
We managed to take one bus that took us to the Bergen Julemarked, we'd passed on our first night in the city.
Julemarked Polar Bear guarding a tent full of goodies
The Julemarket had many aisles to stroll alongside the locals.
Um.... Cheeses!
All the goods shown here are made of chocolate, even the 'rubber duckies'
We took time out for a hot snack at a dining tent
Warming up at a hanging fire
At day's end, as we walked back towards our hotel, a local bakery/deli was spotted. The little shop became our source of dinner the days we were in Bergen.
Lovely deli for sandwiches and hot chocolate
Only complaint? Too many tempting treats for sale
Each evening after a day's roaming the city, I'd end my day in the hotel lobby. There were two lovely sitting rooms where hotel guests could watch a Norwegian football game on a large screen TV, or hunker in front of an open fireplace. Myself, I always sat on a comfy chair, busy scribbling into my travel journal, always a perfectly cozy way to end my Norwegian adventure day. How about a quick view of the lobby, and my love affair with its Nespresso machine.
[UPDATE: For no real good reason, here is my Nespresso, in its sacred spot on my upstairs coffee corner. Beware... there be dragons here...]
