We weren't quite sure what to do when we got to Trondheim. We like to walk, and looking at the map, we thought there was an area near the cruise port which looked promising. As we got off, we decided to catch the shuttle bus into town, have a look at Nidaros Cathedral, catch the shuttle bus back and then go for the walk we planned.
As usual, it didn't work out the way we thought. The shuttle bus dropped us off, we walked over to the cathedral and found it closed to tourists. Well, it's Sunday and there was a service on.
So we wandered through the Bishop's Palace grounds just next door, and then walked along the riverside to look at the Old Town Bridge (Gamle Bybro).
After that, we decided to walk up the hill to the Kristiansten Fortress. It turned out to a bit steeper than we'd imagined, and by the time we'd got to the top, we needed a sit down (We were still feeling the effects of yesterday's walk).
Resting under a tree I was delighted with several tiny Brassy Y moths flitting about. Pretty little things when you look close.
Entry to the fortress is free, it gives excellent views over the town, has a little cafe, a tower and loos. We took advantage of all.
By the time we'd finished, it was well past 1 o'clock. We walked back to the cathedral, paid our 120 krona (£8.41) each, and had a look round. The stonework is quite grey, but certain areas were painted black. Carefully placed lighting highlighted the masonry and gave the building a dramatic gothic feel. Quite awesome actually.
Outside again, we went back to the Bishop's Palace area again, where we were told there would be some sort of festival. There wasn't much for us, but Peter managed to demonstrate his stilt walking abilities, much to the envy of many younger visitors who just couldn't get the hang of it.
And suddenly it was 3 o'clock already, no time for the walk we had originally planned - so back to the shuttle bus and the ship. We planned to relax in the Brittania lounge, but it was closed, so we indulged in a self-service ice-cream from the Lido lounge. It will be a sea-day tomorrow, and after that, Leknes on the Lafoten Islands. Last time we were there, the ship, the Marco Polo, ran aground and got itself into the news (again). Let's see what this occasion will bring.
Outside again, we went back to the Bishop's Palace area again, where we were told there would be some sort of festival. There wasn't much for us, but Peter managed to demonstrate his stilt walking abilities, much to the envy of many younger visitors who just couldn't get the hang of it.
And suddenly it was 3 o'clock already, no time for the walk we had originally planned - so back to the shuttle bus and the ship. We planned to relax in the Brittania lounge, but it was closed, so we indulged in a self-service ice-cream from the Lido lounge. It will be a sea-day tomorrow, and after that, Leknes on the Lafoten Islands. Last time we were there, the ship, the Marco Polo, ran aground and got itself into the news (again). Let's see what this occasion will bring.
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