Alesund: a magical town

First we found the highest point to see the fiords', it was so cold but it was a clear day (or as clear as you can get in Norway!) and we were surprised to see glaciers. We then took the "Rolf route" (we took his advise) from  Geiranger via Trollstigen which has been named as the best drive in Europe. Zig zag down (it is actually 20 turns!)with the waterfalls on the side and managing SalSolcito was quiet an experience. The view at the top, as usual, very difficult to describe.

The village of Alesund look like a fairytale place, a beautiful rows of houses in 2-3 tones of colours; the harbour beneath....this city was totally burnt on 1904 and reconstructed by the new school of art, the "Art Nouveau"..... It was the biggest effort this nation had; all architects, construction workers, planners, designers were Norwegians but had been influenced by the new waves from France and England.....the result is amazing.

We continued through the "Atlantic road", which is a drive that join islands together to an extent that it looks like you are driving on water....and at one point the bridge does a turn and all you can see is cars disappearing on air!.....the way  we took to Oslo was thought the ski areas; were we saw such a dramatic change of landscape.....

Now we are only 2 hours from Oslo which will be our last point in Norway...what a trip!

Oslo is really sophisticated , exquisite, when it comes to the old town. The new city is really modern and still under construction. We saw so many new buildings and roads and trams being built. Their opera house coming out of the water in a dreamy like way, all the new buildings seem functional and environmental friendly. Yet, I thought that the city needed more vibrancy, intensity...youthfulness. I wanted some rebellion stuff somewhere!

....good bye Norway...what a great country for travellers (minus the prices....eg pizza= 65 dollars!)

Oslo: Opera House