Sunday our stop was at Trondheim which sits on Trondheim Fjord. It dates back to the 11th century. It has a population of about 212,000. It houses the largest university on Norway/. It was the capitsl of Norway from the Viking age up to 1217.
Our excursion today was: "A Walk Through Trondheim Old & New"
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| One day short of a full moon. |
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| Interesting reflection in the fjord. |
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| The moon getting ready to set |
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| The sun getting ready to rise (4 AM) |
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| 4:50 AM |
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| We got a fireboat water greeting because it is this ship's first time here. |
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| This island was a prison then a military fortification during the war |
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| This tower is a restaurant. |
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| The ship's reflection in the windows of an aquatic facility |
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| We gat entertainment. There was a Jazz festival going on and this group was in town for it |
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| We did a walking excursion here. |
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| An old Danish Bank. Norway was part of Denmark 1537 - 1814 |
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| The King's Palace when he is in town |
Statue of King Olav Tryggvason who was the town;s founder and the king of Norway 995-1000AD
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| The courthouse |
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| Interesting man-hole covers |
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| A tower of the Nidaros Cathedral is a Church of Norway cathedral built over the burial site of King Olav II who reigned over Norway 1015-1028 and who became the patron saint of the nation . It is the site of Royal Coronations. It is the northern-most medieval cathedral in the world |
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| In early May the Cathedral is the site of many confirmations of baptismal grace of children entering adulthood . Many parents dress in tradition clothing for the event. |
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| Our walking group |
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| part of an old fortress on a hilltop |
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| a Hooded Crow |
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| A device that can pull a bicycle up a steep hill in oldtown |
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| On we walk |
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| Colorful buildings along the river |
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| An old ship repair yard converted to restaurants and shops |
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| The old drydock |
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| An old crane |
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| The Central Train Station |
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| Back to the ship |
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| Away we sail back down the fjord |
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| Small islands near the entrance of the fjord |
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| Sunset approaches (9:45 PM) |
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| Sunset complete (10:21 PM) |
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