Monthly Archives: January 2012

A popular day tramp in Bergen, is the trek from Ulriken across the Vidden mountain plateau to Fløyen.  It’s a reasonably long walk, and for the less exercising inclined there is even the option of taking the cable car up … Continue reading →

We’ve been having some gorgeous winter weather recently. So, we decided to give our skiing attempts a rest, and instead climb one of the local mountains, Ulriken.  Something we could do. We layered up, packed our urban crampons, and headed … Continue reading →

Brian spotted these two shops during a spot of shopping downtown.    

We want for a wander up Fløyen with some hot toddy and nistepakke. As we headed past the tourist shop at the top, this little guy caught my eye. He needed a new home, so 25 NOK later he was … Continue reading →