Fjord Deep, Mountain High

Leaving Lysefjord and heading north we tried our best not to stop every 3 minutes to take photos. We were mildly successful.

The first planned stop was the magnificent Langfossen. According to the World Waterfall Database this is the 9th most impressive waterfall in the world, and number 1 in Europe.

The waterfall was undoubtedly beautiful, but what surprised us more was the beginning of the Akrafjord just around the corner. For some reason it was very very turquoise.

The drive then took us along the stunning Hardangerfjord, starting at the picturesque town of Odda.

Crossing said Hardangerfjord (the 3rd largest in the world)

The Steindallsfossen (in white) and Yaz (in red).

The view from the other side.

At the centre of Norway's western fjord region is the ever-so-pretty city of Bergen.

While it is a small city, it feels more like a giant village.

The historic wharf known as Bryggen seen from the outside...

...and the inside.

The fish market

One thing we haven't mentioned yet is that Norway is by far the most expensive country we have been to. We've been eating home-cooked meals every day (from ingredients pre-purchased in Sweden) to survive. Finally we decided to splash out on a one-course meal.

Example: That local beer Josh is savouring was the cheapest draught available in the pub at 58 NOK (9.50 AUD, 6.20 GBP, 38 ILS or 7.70 EUR). Alas, 'twas his only Norwegian beer.