Arrived in Oslo after a stopover in Amsterdam. No opportunity to go into that city, but a good chance to rest and prepare for the next leg of the journey.
Oslo is a most surprising city. Slightly over half a million people, but clearly thriving. It is remarkably clean and busy. Checking to see where it might not be wise to walk freely we were told it was safe "everywhere." There is obviously a huge commitment to public art. Almost everywhere you turn there is some kind of sculpture related to the history, ideals or mythology of the place.
After leaving Oslo we took a train - big station, very clean (again), easy to use, busy! - or actually two - to the Flam railway which takes you down through a beautiful gorge to the port of Flam at the end of the Sogne fjord. There we caught the "speed ferry" that took us to Balestrand where we stayed overnight at the Kviknes historic hotel.
The next day we nearly missed the opportunity to take the ferry to the glacier. Up v-e-r-y late, managed to get dressed, downstairs and to the boat in under 10 minutes! A good choice to rush as it was worth the trip.
Today we leave on yet another ferry to go the four hours to Bergen.
Will try to post the photos next.