ELIASSEN TRAVEL

Viking Ship I took this photograph when we were in Norway back in 2014. I have made my grandkids a large poster with it and a canvas for my Norwegian Aunt on my husband's side. She loves it except it would be nice if she could see the buildings on the dock too. They were obscured by the beautiful ships but overall she was very pleased with it. Waterfalls galore! I saw so many and each one was unique. The beauty of the landscape was incredible. If you have never ventured to this historic and rich culture you should! Adventure awaits you. This is the Church on the Island where my Mother-in-law and Aunt were born and raised. It is in the village of Gursken, on the western fjords. The beauty of the rocks of Norway The beauty of the landscape was around every turn and place. The rocks were amazing, a work of art in nature.  Ulriken Cable Car  The cable car was pretty scary for me, considering I am afraid of heights, but I did it! It was well worth

Holding the Midnight Sun Norway was our destination.   My husband and I spent two weeks exploring the cities of Bergen and Trondheim as well as the Islands along the western fjords.   Our Norwegian relative tour guides told us we could not leave Norway without experiencing their midnight sun. We searched for the best place on one of the Islands and found it! The midnight sun was glowing across the horizon off the coast of Norway deep into the summer night.   There was a thrill just for being on top of ancient rocks that lined the coast of the Atlantic as the light was starting to fade in the distant horizon.   Our words and laughter seemed to echo across the rocks as the waves crashed high into the air.   We were not only enjoying the view but the sounds and smell of the open air of the salty ocean.    The glowing sun became a light in our hands as we stood and faced the camera.   As a couple we “held” the sun gently surrounded by our linked hands.

Colorful waterfront in Trondheim Norway Door of the Church Trondheim Norway is a very beautiful city with old historic buildings as well as one of the most beautiful Churches, the Nidaros Cathedral. For additional travel information check out the following link for the city tourism guide to Trondheim ! Outside sculptures on the Church   We enjoyed our stay with family who showered us with Norwegian hospitality and gave directions on how we could navigate the city on our own to explore the unique and awesome culture of the city. Canon on display We found new and old within the city center.  Our highlights were visiting the Church and viewing the many sculptures that were spread out within the city, especially around the Nidaros Cathedral.  The Archbishop's Residence was amazing and colorful.  So much history to cram into a short stay but we did the best we could.  Window in the courtyard area The pictures here were captured inside the courtyard

2014 Tall Ship Race Festival - Bergen What a surprise for us when we arrived in Norway to find out the Tall Ships Races 2014 were in Bergen and the festival was in full swing at the wharf! There were so many unique sailing ships from all over the world.  It was not only breathtaking but spectacular.  We loved it! The historic wharf was such a beautiful back drop to the festival.  The colors and smells of the open market with mouthwatering seafood only added to the senses. Viking Ship We weren't expecting the festival since we were mainly in Norway to visit relatives of my husband that he had not seen since he was a young child.  Our cousins were our tour guides and we pretty much left it up to them on the sights that we would see.  I have to say they were the best ever and for that we are truly grateful. Day one off the plane was probably the longest day of my life.  No, literally!  We stayed awake except for a quick nap that I took when my eyes would no longer sta