*originally written 6/25*
We've arrived in Bergen! After reaching the airport a little before 2pm (or 14:00, if yo go by military time as most everyone here does), we grabbed our luggage, somehow managed to skip Customs (a minor disappointment for those of us who wanted a Norway stamp in our passports), took the airport bus into the city, and checked into our apartment. It is adorable - the very model of the size, style, and efficiency I've come to expect in Europe. Everything is placed in ways that minize the energy you must put in to using it (if that makes sense). It is functionality in the extreme. A few pictures are below.
After dropping our stuff off, we headed to one of the local markets ("Kiwi") to get groceries for tomorrow's breakfast. With that item crossed off our to-do list, it was off to the phone store for Norwegian sim cards. Dad forgot his ID at the apartment, so everything was put in my name - though he still paid ;)
We ate dinner at a pub called PingVinen (the Penguin); I went for the traditional pork stew. It was quite flavorful and hearty - and even better, it tasted more like bacon than pork mixed in with the potatoes and carrots! The crisps (crackers) that came with it were also quite tasty. Nice and buttery.
After a leisurely walk by the wharf and fish market, we headed "home" where I am attempting to soothe my aching feet. Tonight I will sleep well.
We've arrived in Bergen! After reaching the airport a little before 2pm (or 14:00, if yo go by military time as most everyone here does), we grabbed our luggage, somehow managed to skip Customs (a minor disappointment for those of us who wanted a Norway stamp in our passports), took the airport bus into the city, and checked into our apartment. It is adorable - the very model of the size, style, and efficiency I've come to expect in Europe. Everything is placed in ways that minize the energy you must put in to using it (if that makes sense). It is functionality in the extreme. A few pictures are below.
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| The kitchen and living room |
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| A better view of the kitchen |
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| The living room - site of many blog postings and also my bed! |
After dropping our stuff off, we headed to one of the local markets ("Kiwi") to get groceries for tomorrow's breakfast. With that item crossed off our to-do list, it was off to the phone store for Norwegian sim cards. Dad forgot his ID at the apartment, so everything was put in my name - though he still paid ;)
We ate dinner at a pub called PingVinen (the Penguin); I went for the traditional pork stew. It was quite flavorful and hearty - and even better, it tasted more like bacon than pork mixed in with the potatoes and carrots! The crisps (crackers) that came with it were also quite tasty. Nice and buttery.
After a leisurely walk by the wharf and fish market, we headed "home" where I am attempting to soothe my aching feet. Tonight I will sleep well.
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