Scandic Hotel Nedre Elvehavn Trondheim

As we arrived at Trondheim rail station, we realised that we had not writen down where we were staying whilst here! We lugged our backage around the city seeking out the Information Center in hope of a computer. We were directed to the local Libary which held free computers to use. After a short panic of not being able to find ...

... gun emplacements. The fortress is being restored as part of the Norwegian economic stimulus program. A very pleasant town with great shops and diverse accommodation.

Leaving Trondheim by sea is a real treat since the Trondheim Fjord provides a varied panorama.

The MS Nordkapp is off for Rorvik with the Arctic Circle to be passed within the day (around 0730 tomorrow morning) in our pursuit of Bodo, Narvik, Tromso, Hammerfest and places ...

... A lot of the traffic appears to be independent of central Trondheim, with locals traveling through the picturesque areas on the western side of the city. Sadly the tram still seems to be a risky politcal issue as they advertise on the tourist map with the slogan "A city with a tram is a city with a soul." After a meal at Burger King (disappointing as always) we walked past the Royal Residence, back to the hotel and spent the last parts of the day preparing for what is ahead and finishing this blog.

... walked to and around the Nidaros Cathedral. Here are some of the pictures I took as I was walking: We then went to a reception in the Archbishop's Palace, out to dinner and then met up with some of mommy's co-workers. All in all, a very good day. Love you all...

... we have to take the eight hour train back to Oslo and then out to Gailo which is on the way to Bergin. Reports are that this rail line hss had problems because of the recent snows. We'll see tomorrow. This summer we hope to have a combined service possibly in the Mora, Sweden area for as many as can come from Norway, Sweden and Finland. K Paw Gay really indicated a great interest in coming. So ended a wonderful visit.

Die Halloweenparty war genial und feucht fröhlich. Wir haben viel gelacht und gefeiert. Ich versuch mal alle auf zuzählen, die dabei waren: also natürlich wir Deutsche: Carla, Tino, Kevin, Friedemann, Thomas, icke, dann der Jérôme und ganz viele Spanier: Pilar, George, und ich weiß gar nicht wie die alle heißen, naja insgesamt ...

... die entsprechenden Vorlesungsunterlagen oder andere Foliensammlungen findet. Es ist also schon nicht schlecht hier. Ansonsten ist das Krankenhaus sehr änlich wie bei uns, nämlich voll in der Bauphase. Alt wird weggerissen und durch gut geplante neue Gebäude ersetzt. Meine Mitstudenten sind auch alle sehr nett und immer hilfsbereit, wenn ich mal ingen peiling hab, wo´s lang geht. Es sieht also bis jetzt alles ganz viel versprechend aus.

... the music, the military museum (free) is very interesting especially how Norway coped with all the propaganda. The cathedral is very dark inside, with an impressive rose stained glass window. The archaeological museum which holds some of the original stone statues found on the cathedral and has an archaeological dig of the old mint (money), this museum was probably the place the fairy god-mother got Cinderella's glass ...

... not get on English tour so kept walking on to church & Cathedral. Back to Palace for later tour, well worth while, then coffee on the square & caught a cab to fort overlooking city.

Leisurely walk back down the hill to very charmimg old town & bridge - even saw the world's only bicycle lift in action. Pre-dinner drink in a nice old pub on the canal, then delicious dinner nearby

... it is a company that works with radio, TV, four local newspapers, two partially-owned newspapers, the largest web-based classified ad base in the world, as well as web broadcasts. We got a tour of all the facilities, met with some very talented and bright people, and even got to see the printing press! The most fascinating thing about this place is the sense of cooperation and solidarity they have with other newspapers. Norwegians read the most newspapers per capita in the world ...