Wednesday
5th July 2017
"Area occupied
since the end of the last ice age, rich in Norse and Sami culture. The city contains the largest concentration
of timber houses in Norway. A recent additions
to the city's landmarks are the Arctic Cathedral (not actually a cathedral),
and the Bruvegen Bridge."
Today berthed in Tromso, Prostneset berth, right in town. Weather partly cloudy and a few drops of rain
early but not too cold at about 8 degrees.
After breakfast went ashore, caught the local bus and
travelled over the Bruvegen Bridge to visit the Arctic Cathedral.
Arctic Cathedral
Certainly an architectural delight and the possessor of a
giant stained glass window.
Didn't seem too far so decided to walk back over the bridge
into town, great views over the town, the harbour and the surrounding snow
capped mountains.
View over Tromso
Stopped at the Polar Museum.
Full of interesting facts and exhibits about the polar regions and
exploration.
Lots about trappers,
whalers and sealers, mostly on Svalbard. About their methods, what they
harvested and the conditions they endured.
Much made of recent excavation of grave sites and the preservation of
the remains discovered.
Polar exploration notably by Roald Amundsen to the north pole
and about previous attempts to reach the pole.
Gentle stroll back through the town to the ship for a sit
down and a cuppa.
Sailaway from Tromso, around the end of Tromsoya island and
under Kvaloyregan Bridge and so down the Fjord and out to sea.
Buffet diner tonight and then into the Cabaret Lounge for the
show, 'Stardust', a compilation of 50's classic songs.
The Trivia this evening was themed on the paranormal, and it
was as weird as it sounds.
Clocks forward again tonight, another hour's sleep lost.
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