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Fjords Cruise - Home to Tilbury

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We arrived back at Tilbury around 7.00 am.  These pictures show the changing light levels as we travelled along the Thames to Tilbury and then as we waited in Dock for our instructions to disembark.   We had the most wonderful week away.

Fjords Cruise - Bergen

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Pauline and I both absolutely loved Bergen, which was our last stop on the cruise.   As the Lonely Planet Guide says: "Surrounded by seven hills and seven fjords, Bergen is an utterly beguiling city...."     These little passages between some of the shops were fascinating - notice the wooden floor boards. You may have noticed in previous posts that I love gargoyles - I especially liked this three-faced king high above the shop front. More passages We met another old chap - we never did find out if he was a troll Behind the tree in front of this building is Starbucks - home of delicious coffee and free wifi for thirsty travellers.  There was also a fascinating food market. The fish market (and they sold vegetables here as well) War memorial We took the Funicular to Mount Floyen via the Funicular.  I have to admit to a fear of heights so wa...