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Friday 3 November 2017

Friday 3rd November. Kristiansund, Norway.

The new Kvernes Church
The captain had warned us that it might be rough out at sea tonight, but we have had such easy, even sailing so far, I didn’t think anything of it.   Fortunately, it was night time, and I could sleep through the majority of it.  But it was rough, and it did make the ship move about a bit, and it woke me up several times.

So today I’m not quite as well refreshed as I might be.  Peter and I were both up early to do our tours.  We’ve been allocated different ones this time, but they are also very similar, and finish at the same time.

I had a relatively easy time of it. Kristiansund is an “attractive, modern town built on three islands connected by bridges”.  In fact, the whole area is a system of islands, many of which are connected by bridges or tunnels, and my tour on bus number 6 was another drive out to see the scenery.

The lovely altar inside the old Kvernes Church






There were only two stops, the first at a couple of wooden churches, (one old and one new).  The old church was very lovely, and you could see why it had been preserved.
This boat model is several hundred years old.  Behind is the very lovely decoration on the walls of the old church. 
We also took a drive along the Atlantic Ocean Road. The road is 5 mile long and zig zags across islets and skerries,  all connected by bridges.  Quite dramatic on a windy day under grey skies. We stopped at the highest bridge on the road to take more pictures.
 
The Atlantic Ocean Road

My bus was back at the ship in time for lunch, and despite my usual panic that maybe I’d miscounted and left someone behind (I never have of course), all was well for my tour.

Not so for Peter, (his blog will better explain that), nor for one of the shorex team on bus 7 .  The guide on her coach was, in my opinion, a nasty piece of work.  Basically she refused an escort, saying the bus was full, at a time when it was too late to divert passengers about.  This upset the poor shorex lass, who was very concerned to do her job properly.  At first stop, the shorex girl insisted that a couple of passengers should be moved onto my bus where there was plenty of room, and that she would then be able join as the escort to bus 7.  The guide wasn’t very nice about it and complained that it would upset the passengers.  It all got sorted out in the end, but how does someone like that get a job tour guiding?  Horrible woman. 

My guide on the other hand, was a lovely man and very helpful, going out of his way to assist a few german passengers who had no idea what was going on.  He had no problems with the changes.

Peter also had problems, and because of that, he was quite late back, and we were therefore quite late into lunch, which also meant we really didn’t have time to have a look around Kristiansund City this afternoon.   Maybe another time.

So now the ship has set sail again.  The captain has decided not to tell us the weather forecast until later.  I’m hoping that if it’s going to be rough, it waits until I’m in bed.   Or perhaps we’ll have a clear night and everyone can go up on top decks looking out for the lights.  Who knows.........

Tomorrow is a sea day. I hope it’s calm.

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