Gerainger–Hellesylt, Norway 23 July, 2015

Woke this morning to the most magnificent view from our balcony - we had entered the fjord at around 4.30 am and docked at 7.  It is hard to describe how beautiful Gerainger is - my photos probably don't do it justice!  After an early breakfast we were taken to the RIB boats to be fitted in the lovely inflatable suits again - our excursion was for an hour and we travelled along the fjord stopping at several waterfalls and to view farms way up on the clifftop.  Unfortunately the boat wasn't the kind we were in the other day and the ride was without excitement but the scenery was amazing and it was well worth going.  Back at the port we decided to take the hop on/hop off bus for an hour. That, too, was well worth doing as we went way up the mountain around hairpin bends to get an excellent view of Gerainger.  We had to be back on board at 12.30 as the ship then sailed into another fjord in order to pick up some passengers who had taken a long road journey which ended at a little port called Hellesylt.  We had a couple of hours there, plenty of time to walk around the small village and stretch the legs!!!! Back on board we are now heading to Bergen and will be there all day tomorrow.  

We've been invited to Prime 7 for dinner tonight with the Collins from Florida.  Should be a fun night as they are characters!!!  Had a quick game of table tennis with Les from California while George &  the others were having a drink at the pool bar.  Now sitting on my balcony -totally in awe of the amazing scenery all around.  Being at the back of the ship has its advantages.  And Dhiraj, my butler, has just arrived with canapes!  (melon wrapped in procuitto and grapes). Not sure how I will cope without a butler next week!