Everyone knows the fjords of Norway. The fjords are long, narrow inlets from the Atlantic, bracketed by steep mountains. We went on a boat tour – electric of course! – on the Gudvangen fjord all the way to Flam. Once again, perfect weather. Most of nature here is untouched but there are a few villages…

Bergen is Norway’s second-largest city, after Oslo, It’s the gateway to several very scenic fjords at Norway’s Atlantic coast, but it is a very pleasant place to spend a few days in itself. The fish is fantastic, my best salmon ever. There is a mountain with great views, reachable with a short cable car ride.…

Oslo, like all of the Skandinavian capitals, is a beautiful, well-organized, friendly, exceedingly civilized, and restrained city. Nobody has anything to prove here. It’s a pleasure to stroll through the avenues and streets, enjoy the sights, and relax. They still have a king and queen; their park and parts of the palace are open to…