The train arrived on time. Unfortunately we were completely at the wrong end of the platform. We had to jump on at carriage 6 and then make our way forward to 1. Each carriage seemed to have it's own different method of opening.
The buffet is a lot better than the ones in the UK. There is also a family carriage which has a padded play room with a TV to keep the tykes happy. Very family oriented here in Norway.
0900 -1°C
Lots of snow. I'm in my normal position of facing backwards and I can see the light snow being picked up by our passage. Very picturesque. May even get better. Not good conditions for photography because of reflection in the windows. Slight hangover from yesterday. Plenty wine and port after being out all day. Found the tobogan place but too late in the afternoon to try it. 100 NOK to hire a sledge for the day and you go up and down as many times as you like. Will look into that for next weekend. Relatively cheap days entertainment.
1017 -1°C
Plenty tunnels at the moment. Not good reception for the phone to send regular updates.
On the way to Bergen I think the left hand side is better. When we found our seats somebody was in mine because somebody was in there's etc. I am therefore on the right hand side. Will have to see how it progresses.
1110 -2°C
Now we're on the other side of the mountain the scenery isn't as close and both sides of the train are equally good. Wider valleys at the moment.
At the end of each carriage is a matrix sign giving messages about what's happening on the service or the external temperature. Obviously quite important to know what is outside.
In the komfort class carriage, where we are, there is a drinks making station. The buffet car is about 4 carriages behind ours so this is most appreciated especially as it is free.
1200 -2°C
We're about 990m above MSL. Despite the overcast skies it is quite bright and I should've brought some dark glasses. I can understand how people get snow blind.
Feeling a bit tired and could probably nap for a bit but this trip is about looking out the window. If I just wanted to get from A to B without looking at the scenery, I'd've got the plane. Same goes for reading a book.
1224 -4°C
Just had a stop. I got off to take a picture. There appeared to be some sort of kite skiing going on. Couldn't see it from the door though so no pictures
1249 0°C
Amother stop, this time at the station where you'd catch the Flam train. The sun is actually coming out now. Scenery on the way down excellent.
Just thinking that the train could do with an observation car with glass roof.
1345
Now down in the lower foot hills. Just gone through Voss. Not all the water is frozen.
1435
Now close to Bergen and there's hardly a flake of snow to be seen. Completely different to the 4 inches we had fall last night in Asker.
1530hrs
In the hotel. The temperature in Bergen is a balmy +4°C. Meeting Ken + Anne in the lobby to go wandering.
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