Eights!
Wednesday, June 28
Molde (pronounced Mol-da) enjoys a prestine setting amoung countless islands, forested hills and breathtaking views of a magnificant range of 222 peaks. The weather once again was perfect as we took the Molde highlights tour with highs in the 60's.
To get to the other side of the mountain, we drove through a 2.8 km tunnel bored through the mountain. On the other side, views of farm land and lakes before reaching the coast.
Finished in the late eighties (here's where the title comes in), we drove on the Atlantic Road, a scenic route along the stunning coastline to islands. Here along the Atlantic coast they built eight bridges across eight islands, 8 km long which took eight years to build!
One bridge is very unique - we called it the helix bridge, curving in several directions.
Before returning to the other side of the mountain, we stopped at a small fishing village that reminded us of the eastern seaboard of the U.S.
In the afternoon we had lunch and relaxed onboard the Viking Sea while enjoying the wonderful views.
Karen hit the spa, Vicki had her nails done, Ric read and caught up on a few z's and Bill finalized Tuesdays blog. Later, Bill and Karen hit the putting green and played shuffle board before dinner.
Dinner was at the Chef's Table rather than the dining room, which consisted of a 5-course meal.
Tomorrow is a sea day where we will be sailing through the fjord's enjoying the beautiful sunny weather.
Molde (pronounced Mol-da) enjoys a prestine setting amoung countless islands, forested hills and breathtaking views of a magnificant range of 222 peaks. The weather once again was perfect as we took the Molde highlights tour with highs in the 60's.
Beautiful panoramic views of the city from Varden Point and the wide fjord below.
A cute duck pond and duck house.
To get to the other side of the mountain, we drove through a 2.8 km tunnel bored through the mountain. On the other side, views of farm land and lakes before reaching the coast.
Finished in the late eighties (here's where the title comes in), we drove on the Atlantic Road, a scenic route along the stunning coastline to islands. Here along the Atlantic coast they built eight bridges across eight islands, 8 km long which took eight years to build!
One bridge is very unique - we called it the helix bridge, curving in several directions.
Picture below taken through the bus window.
Before returning to the other side of the mountain, we stopped at a small fishing village that reminded us of the eastern seaboard of the U.S.
In the afternoon we had lunch and relaxed onboard the Viking Sea while enjoying the wonderful views.
Karen hit the spa, Vicki had her nails done, Ric read and caught up on a few z's and Bill finalized Tuesdays blog. Later, Bill and Karen hit the putting green and played shuffle board before dinner.
Dinner was at the Chef's Table rather than the dining room, which consisted of a 5-course meal.
Karen's gourmet vegan desert.
Tomorrow is a sea day where we will be sailing through the fjord's enjoying the beautiful sunny weather.
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