I travelled in early June - the beginning of summer. Not too hot and not too cold!

Thanks! I hope the weather gods are kind to you. I suspect the fjords are spectacular in most kinds of weather (except perhaps sleet), but like I said in the video - there's no such thing as too much fjord! One thing I would recommend is that you schedule at least one night in Flam and preferably two. Otherwise you'll miss a lot of the ambience....

Thanks Baci, There's so much to see and do in Japan that it was quite a challenge to condense my experience - while reflecting the Japanese sensibility. I hope to visit this amazing country again.

Thanks. I'm looking forward to seeing some vids from your amazing voyage(s), ⛴Ian

Many thanks! Please do!

Definitely!

Arvid, thank you so much for this comment. I so totally relate - having myself grown up in a small town on the opposite side of the world. I truly didn’t appreciate how very special my own town was until I left and began to travel. Maybe it’s human nature to suspect that “the grass must be greener somewhere else”…. But I have to say, the fjords of Norway are some of the most breathtakingly beautiful places I have ever seen.

@@HappyLogicOnline I remember when I took the Flåmsbana to Voss, to the dentist in the summer. I remember hating all tourists. because in the summer the train stopped everywhere. Much better to take the train in winter, because then I got there much faster. Lol..

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I'm glad you enjoyed it. My goal was simply to share the experience...

Thank Nigel. Unfortunately the residential area was not accessible on the day of my visit. I would have loved to have been able to film inside. Hopefully next time!

Thanks Christy! I hope you have an equally fabulous trip.

You are quite correct. I corrected the error in the blog copy and in the captions, but with KZbin there is no way to correct an error in the audio once a video has been published.

Thanks! When I was planning the hike, I couldn't find much detail about what to expect. That's why I thought it might be a good idea to make a video...

Norway in a Nutshell is a kind of "roll your own" tour. The basic itinerary is the same, but you can decide how long you wish to stay at each point, and what activities you want to do. For example we spent 2 nights in Flam in order to have time to do both the Flam RIB safari and the trip to the fjord viewpoint. We used a travel agency to book the accomodation and rail and bus tickets. Basically you travel by yourselves using public transport to get around - but the tickets have been pre-purchased. It worked well.

@@HappyLogicOnline Great explanation. We loved Flam - though next time Jenn wants to do the zip line and the bike ride!!

I think you'll find that the fjords and the rugged terrain had a lot to do with the development of the Viking longships, which had a major impact on all European cultures. (e.g. Modern English history is said to begin in 1066 with William the conquerer who was a Norman/Norseman). Norway has always been a seafaring nation.

I am a farmer from this district. It is true that the farmland is small and steep. If my fields were a little steeper, I could harvest it on both sides.

Thanks Mark, “Norway In a Nutshell” is a generic itinerary and very customizable. You can adjust it to your budget and how much time you have. We organised our trip via the travel agency nordicvistor.com. (They were excellent, but there are plenty of other agencies who could also help you with your “Norway in a Nutshell” planning). My trip was similar to what you have in mind. 2 nights in Oslo, 2 nights in Flåm and 3 nights in Bergen, except after Bergen we took the bus down to Stavanger because we wanted to climb the Pulpit rock. (I have a video about that). That’s what I mean when I say NIN is very customisable. Flåm is quite small, but it’s in a stunning location. We arrived in the afternoon and spent the remainder of our arrival day exploring and taking in the ambience and atmosphere. The next day we took the tour bus up to the Stegastein Viewing Point lookout - which has those truly stunning views of the fjords below - worth it just for that, then in the afternoon - the Fjord Safari on the fast RIB. And then next day the electric boat to continue towards Bergen. Hope you are blessed with similar perfect weather to what we encountered in early June.

Still standing and respected by all religions - 1500 years after it was built.

A quick look at the nearby Blue Mosque shows those “barbarians” were damn good architects and artists.

Wonderful!

Thanks! Much appreciate your feedback. Hope you check out some of my other vids. I'm generally just trying to capture what it is about a place that makes it so interesting...

Yes it was. Early June 2023.

Thanks! I've been lucky to see a lot of places but I loved seeing the fjords of Norway. Hope you have a great trip. Just remember to book accomodation in Flam in advance, because it's a small place and can get booked out.

Thanks! I think the cruise ships are great for some people, but they're always on a timetable so it is pot luck with the weather you get and there is no time to simply be "still" and take in the environment.

@@HappyLogicOnline I totally agree - I was fortunate with the weather when on the cruise- it was almost perfect for 8 days. I had a great time but had I been aware of the Nutshell - I would definitely have preferred it.

Thanks! Much appreciated.You mighty also enjoy part 2:- Ciao Bella Cefalù kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoTEY3mHpbpjbrc

It's a beautiful part of the world! Are you in the video?

No, i'm not in the video :(

You are too kind!

Thanks Rob! Yes Cefalù is a very special place. I enjoyed seeing your video of what it can look like in more normal times. Most of my video was shot with a DJI Pocket - which is a small gimball-stabilised camera capable of shooting in 4K. I also used a Sony HX-90 for some shots because it has an excellent zoom. Both cameras are extremely portable.

After each drop they refilled their tanks with seawater - making low flying scoops a few hundred metres from the swimmers on the beach. I lost count of how many runs they did, but the water bombers persisted until the fire was completely extinguished.