Trondheim
Trip Start
Jun 08, 2004
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Trip End
Jun 30, 2004
Trondheim,
Trondelag,
Norway
Sunday, June 20, 2004
Steaming into Trondheim
We were met by her cousin Elsa and her husband Ivar. Then then took us on a tour of Trondheim.
Marilyn and Elsa at the dock
Trondheim
We drove through the city seeing the major local attractions. We visited Nidaros Domkirke and gardens.
Nidaros Domkirke
Domkirke
They pointed out the Royal Residence where the royal family stays when visiting Trondheim.
Royal Residence
We visited the University Grounds. We went to Old Town crossing the old bridge to get there.
Old Town Bridge crosses the Nidelva river
Old Town
Next we visited the Music Museum which is housed in an former shipping magnate's home.Lastly, we were invited to their home.
Phil and Ivar at their home
Elsa's Mother lives next door.
Marilyn, Elsa's Mother, Phil
Marilyn last visited Trondheim in the early 1960s and treasures a photo of her, Elsa, and Elsa's Mother sitting in her garden. We had the three of them sit just where they did over 40 years ago and reshot the photo.
1960s photo
Elsa, Mother, Marilyn
We had a great visit that afternoon but unfortunately all good things end and we had to return to the ship to head for our next port Vik. As we were leaving port we passed Munkholmen or Monk's Island which looks like a fortification.
Monks Island
It was originally built as a cloister in the early 12th century but was fortified in the 17th century and was used as a prison and execution ground in later years. It was finally closed in 1893. During WWII, the German forces installed anti-aircraft guns here to protect the nearby submarine pens. Today is a recreational facility. 
