Geiranger
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Geiranger has been described as the most beautiful fjord in Norway, if not the world.  While that may be a little bit of tourist board exaggeration, on a sunny day like when we visited it is extraordinarily attractive.

 

Early morning mist on the water, taken from the stern of the Royal Princess.

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Views from the ship as we sailed up the fjord all morning.

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The Royal Princess at the head of the fjord.

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Views looking back down the fjord.  The first is from a view point at around 1000 feet, the second is from the top of Mt Dalsnibba at around 5000 ft.

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A frozen lake in the mountains.  Remember, these photographs were taken on June 27th ...

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Warning - cameraman at work ...

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