Each day, I’d make a cup of tea in the mess and take a glimpse outside of the small, round window. Today’s view left me stunned. We’d arrived in Olden and what a contrast it was to Bergen! It reminded me of a hobbit village from The Lord of the Rings. (Maybe the window added some effect for that too!)
My first opinion was that it was a much quieter place with a slight chill in the air, however this didn’t distract me from the views. High mountains enclosed all around me – there was greenery everywhere. Through the mountains, the sea remained still like a sheet of glass. I was waiting for a fish to take a breath to cause some ripples, but it was just so still! I’d never seen anything like it.
All aboard the tour bus, I was ready to visit some of the local sights of Olden…
Detached houses were dotted everywhere; their structures typical of the modern wooden hut. Some with boats for kayaking.
We drove for around 15 minutes before our first stop. Here there was a sound of gallons of water gushing down the stream – very pretty to look at, but fatal if you happened to end up in there. I took a few snaps, well maybe quite a few as it was stunning! Then it was back onto the bus for the next stop…
A further 15 minutes along the road was our second stop at a lake with a glacier in the background. Similarly, the lake was peaceful-looking, yet this time you could hear a pin drop! I did wonder if anything actually lived beneath the water it was that quiet. In the distance was a monstrous glacier which was crawling down the mountain. Completely stunning to look at.
Sadly, after this it was time to head back to the ship and get ready for work. I was glad to be out of the cold, after all I wasn’t used to wearing a coat in the height of the British Summer!
To summarise, Olden was absolutely stunning. Breathtaking views and so tranquil. Another beautiful port ticked off the list!
The View From the Window 