Day 11 Trondheim to Molde

 We arrived very early, at 6.30, in Trondheim. Although we'd been there before, I was keen to make most of the final day and go back to the Bakkhuset area I had so enjoyed a week ago. 

It was as beautiful as ever, and probably even more so, as the city was only just starting to wake up, and there were more or les only pedestrians and cyclists around.
The Gamle Bybro, old bridge, over the Nid river, was not brimming with tourists as on my first visit, so I enjoyed it much more
As in most places we visited, bridges are vital, linking the different areas of town, and often carfree, providing safe areas for walkers and cyclists 
They even had a special bicycle lift, out of order currently, but presumably well used by the many cyclists.
The gorgeous buildings seen from the bridge are residential and also cafes and bars. This bar particularly appeals to me. Very quirky!
Pretty name plates on doors
A very fine wooden stave church
And a place I had missed before - downtown - super quiet at 8 in the morning, but I'm sure it's a vibrant, buzzing place in the evenings for the many students who attend university here. It's huge, it's clean and tidy, it has beautiful flowers and decorations, and is a truly lovely restaurant and bar area.
This bridge is typical of many of the bridges in the bigger cities.
Just before we arrived in Kristiansund, we saw a huge pod of pilot whales, on both sides of the ship.
As we neared Kristiansund, the weather worsened and huge, heavy dark clouds shrouded the hills and mountains. Actually, I love them, especially the way we've seen them - very rarely!
Kristiansund is Norway's third biggest cities and is on three islands. It's famous for its Klippfisk, salted cod that's dried. It's the Bacalao capital.
We didn't have long here, but enough time to walk to see the statue of the fisherwoman with her dried fish.
We were lucky enough to leave just as the weather improved, thus giving us good views of the city.
It was a wonderful evening with stunning views and sunsets. I will certainly miss these!
The young deck apprentice had the job of taking down the flag at 10 pm and putting it up at 8 am. In the winter the hours are obviously shorter, from 10 am to when it gets dark! Can be very short hours indeed!
We had a second visit to Molde, city of roses, but also of sensational sunsets. The reflection of our boat, Nordkapp in the hotel tonight was incredible.
What an evening it was. The sun setting just kept getting better and better
When I eventually dragged myself away from the sunset and got to my room, I this was my view! No sleep yet, I decided. When will I see something so magnificent again. So back out I went again!

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