Monthly Archives: July 2024

Flam, Norway

Flam, Norway sits at the end of a beautiful fjord, Aurlandsfjord, an arm of the larger Sognefjord, the world’s longest fjord.  It is primarily a departure point for off-the-boat excursions, but there are some charming buildings with bars, restaurants, and souvenir … Continue reading

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Olden, Norway

Today’s stop aboard the Celebrity Apex is Olden Norway.  Boris and I are actually going on an excursion together.  The two-hour sail in through the fjord on our way to Olden was breathtaking.  Why would anyone want to take a cruise to Norway?  Because … Continue reading

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Stavanger Norway: White Houses and RIB rides

Today is our first stop on our cruise to the fjords of Norway including passage into the Arctic Circle, all aboard the Celebrity Apex.  This in depth visit to Norway’s western coast has been on my bucket list for a while, … Continue reading

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Headed to Norway aboard the Celebrity Apex

Boris and I are making our second trip to Norway.  The first was a one-day stop on a Baltic cruise.  We are once again cruising, but this time it is an in depth visit to the fjords of Norway, even crossing into … Continue reading

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