Saturday 8th
July 2107
"Northernmost village of Norway,
close to the North Cape which is almost
the northernmost point of the Europe at 71 degrees 10 minutes and 21 seconds N."
This morning just coming into harbour as we woke, early, as
our tour was early! A bright sunny day
greeted us. After a quick breakfast we
joined our tour bus and off we went across the island towards the North
Cape. AMAZING clear sunny weather and an
amazing scenery of mountains, lakes, snow, reindeer and all in the abundance of
bright sun and blue skies.
Arriving at the North Cape we took in the panoramic views
from atop the 1000 ft cliffs, looking out over a flat calm sea towards the
North Pole, not quite in sight at 2093 kilometres.
North Cape
All to soon it was time to leave and head back to the ship. Equally enjoyable views on our return,
including passing a Sami in traditional costume and alongside his
reindeer.
Traditional Sami with his Reindeer
A quick lunch followed by a walk around the village of
Honningsvag. Lots of trolls all over
Norway, didn't see any live one's, only in souvenir shops and on street
corners.
Back to the ship for the afternoon to enjoy the sun on our
balcony. Dinner this evening in the Main
Dining Room, Melon with Port, followed by a Chicken and Leek Pie for one, the
other had Crabcakes followed by Cowboy Steak with crispy onions. Into the lounge to watch a local group
performing 'Our Northernmost Life' very good, followed by a Trivia quiz 16 out
of 20 about the same as most of the groups at the quiz. Coffee, and back to our room to type up these
notes.
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