Day 3 Trondheim

 Today we did not stop at many places, but the major stop of three hours was at one of the largest cities in Norway, Trondheim.

 First impressions weren't great as we walked through the rather unattractive area around the port in unbelievable heat! No shade at first.

The pretty Main Street with its super colorful and beautiful umbrellas sadly didn't provide any shade either.
Hwever, the gorgeous churchyard around the impressive Nidaros Cathedral, was a haven of shade. I loved this beautiful statue to the women of WW2. What a restful spot.
I wasn't really sure what there was to see, but sought shade in the churchyard, which led me down to the Nidelva River. As I wandered along, I came to a really attractive part of the city, Bakklandet. It had been an important trading and commerce area from 17th century, but in the 20th century, many buildings were pulled down to make way for modern blocks. Fortunately, the outcry from locals who appreciated the historical and cultural value of the buildings, led to the current repair and restoration of the original, colorful buildings.
It's a really vibrant place, with attractive bars and little cafes, pretty residential dwellings and cultural spaces.
Sadly, I didn't have time to linger as I had a boat to catch , but hope to head back there on our next stop there near the end of the trip.
I noticed that not many people were opting to turn right here! Ha-Ha!
Back on board, the upper deck looked more as if we were sailing around the Mediterranean than heading for the Arctic Circle! 30 degrees! Many had opted to stay on board and sunbathe ( many were very red!), absolutely unintelligible to us Kiwis!
Before heading to more exceptionally calm open sea, we passed one of the hundreds of lighthouses along this world's second largest coastline. This one is special and considered to be the most beautiful.
It certainly is more elaborate than most others. Apparently, the last lighthouse keeper lived here for 26 years with his wife, family and a governess for his children! Now, the lighthouse is rented out at 2000 kronor per night, 330 Dollars. This seems quite reasonable for such a special space, so I am not sure if this is per person or for the whole house! I guess transport is quite costly.

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