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Back from Norway and a blogging break

May 17, 2016

Hello lovely peeps,

How have you all been?

 

I have missed you all! What was it that 5 wise men once said?

 

“Want you back, want you back

want you back for good”

 

Yes, in my world Gary Barlow and the rest of Take That are very wise men. But the sentiment behind these words is very true – readers I want you back! I know I took a week away from posting everyday to go cruising round Norway (it was brilliant by the way) but I am back and ready to blog!

 

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Although I didn’t disappear completely. Those of you that follow me on Instagram will have seen me sharing my travels round Norway. For those of you that don’t follow me on Instagram let me briefly rehash my travels through the medium of photos!

 

 

First stop was the rather wonderful Bergen! Where the weather was rather unseasonably warm. Cue much cursing of the millions of jumpers I had insisted we all packed. However, I liked the warm weather really as I got to enjoy views like the above. Let’s not talk about how I got to the top of a rather large mountain. For now let’s just say I was scared, very scared.

 

My brother then gave us a tour of Bergen where we enjoyed the parks in the glorious sunshine. So many lovely parks and the sunshine, did I mention the sunshine?

 

 

We then got back on the boat and the next day we woke up in Flam. A rather beautiful village. Look at that view! We enjoyed a train ride up into the mountains which offered spectacular views. There was snow, or to quote Oldest, “wow! Snow, actual snow!” Or to quote Youngest “……….”. That was stunned silence.

 

 

We then enjoyed more of Flam and its wonderful fjord before we headed back on board.

 

 

We then just had fun hanging around on top deck, enjoying the view. Who am I kidding! In reality I was running around taking lots of photos whilst screaming, “just look at that view! Just look at it”

The next day we arrived in Olden.

 

 

There was more snow and more excitement from Oldest and Youngest. Ok, there was more excitement from me too. Just when I thought that I couldn’t get more excited we got into some troll cars to go and visit a glacier. Cue very excited face!

 

Mr C played it cool. Come on Mr C we were about to get into some troll cars! On arriving at the glacier I spent a lot of the time running around again, taking lots of photos whilst shouting, “look at that view”. I think you are probably picking up on the running theme now.

 

 

Seriously though, just look at that view!

 

 

Youngest tried to play it cool. Here she is just hanging around at the bottom of a glacier, like you do.

 

 

We then explored some more fjords and I took yet more photos.

 

The next day we arrived in Stavanger where my brother lives! Cue me now threatening to move to Norway as by now I had fallen in love with the country and cue worried looks from my brother as a result!

 

 

We spent our day exploring the pretty streets and visiting this pretty museum where Oldest learnt how to pack sardines. It was in a very beautiful old building.

 

 

Youngest enjoyed peeking out of the windows whilst I took yet more photos. Norway is such a pretty country that you just want to take photos of everything!

That basically sums up our week – stunning scenery and lots of excitement from me. I will be writing more posts but I thought you might enjoy a brief summary for now 🙂

 

I’m now back for good

 

So this is me telling you all that I am back for good! I wish that I could write a more profound and meaningful post to welcome you all back to my blog. However, after a day of travelling back from Norway, which at times was very much like the film ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’, I have nothing left in the tank! But just give me a good night’s sleep and I promise you that I will be back blogging more coherent posts once again!

 

Vote for me!

 

In the meantime my sleep deprived brain is telling me that voting for the BiBs closes this Wednesday at midnight! Where has the time gone? I would really love it if you would take the time to vote for me in the Fresh Voice category. You can do that by clicking >>>>>>>>> HERE<<<<<<<<< It really is very easy and it would make this very tired lady very happy. Anyway, enough of the emotional blackmail! I am taking myself to bed to catch-up on my sleep. Normal service will resume shortly.

 

It’s great to  be back 🙂

 

Ps Have I told you told you guys how much I missed you? Yep, flattery will get you everywhere – *whispers* seriously I would love your vote 😉 x

Whatever the Weather Linky

 

You Baby Me Mummy

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  1. Single Mum Speaks says

    May 17, 2016 at 6:34 am

    Ooh! Loved looking at these pics as I went on a very similar fjord cruise back in 2011. Ours was a no children allowed one, which in practice meant the average age on the ship was 70, which was comedy in itself. Loved the train in Flam! #triballove

    • islandliving365 says

      May 17, 2016 at 5:25 pm

      The train in Flam is ace! Yes, I have to say that the average age on this cruise was rather a bit older than the last one went on but still lots of fun 🙂 x

  2. Hannah G, The 'Ordinary' Mum says

    May 17, 2016 at 6:49 am

    Wow, what a stunning country to explore! So glad to hear you had a wonderful time (although slightly jealous!), learning to pack sardines actually sounds really interesting! I bet your eldest really enjoyed it. I hadn’t really thought of putting Norway on our list of places to visit but after seeing your piccies, it definitely will be! X

    • islandliving365 says

      May 17, 2016 at 5:26 pm

      You have to go to Norway if you can! It is amazing and no where near as cold as I thought it would be! 🙂

  3. Jane Taylor says

    May 17, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    Welcome back! Let normal service resume
    Norway looks awesome! I look forward to further details.

    • islandliving365 says

      May 17, 2016 at 5:26 pm

      Thank you Jane! Norway was indeed awesome!

  4. Katy - Hot Pink Wellingtons says

    May 17, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    Welcome back! Loved seeing all your IG photos – it all looks absolutely stunning! Not somewhere I’d ever have thought of visiting, but I’m now quite keen on a Norway trip of my own!

    • islandliving365 says

      May 17, 2016 at 9:52 pm

      I am sure you would love Norway! Such an amazing country 🙂

  5. Sarah Stockley says

    May 17, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    I’ve totallt loved all your Norway photos on Instagram – it’s a place I’d love to visit someday too. Glad you had a great time. Sarah #PointShoot

    • islandliving365 says

      May 17, 2016 at 5:27 pm

      Thanks Sarah 🙂 There were so many lovely things to see in Norway that I was in photography heaven! 🙂

  6. Ky says

    May 17, 2016 at 4:55 pm

    I think I love every single picture! It looks like you had a great holiday in a gorgeous part of the world. I’ve always wanted to go to Sweden/Norway, but never thought of looking into a fjord cruise.x #PointShoot

    • islandliving365 says

      May 17, 2016 at 5:30 pm

      I would really recommend going to the fjords on a cruise as I think it makes it more afordable. Norway is a very expensive country so having your food and bed paid for already is perfect! Also great that you get to travel round too. Perfect for me as I get bored easily x

  7. islandliving365 says

    May 17, 2016 at 5:28 pm

    Thanks Pat. I think my fave one is the one of my daughter by the windows. It was such a stunning building and the light was perfect 🙂 x

  8. Paranoid Working Parent says

    May 17, 2016 at 9:33 pm

    Hoping for a similar experience. Weather looking a bit worse though! Can’t wait and love reading this in preparation. Thanks!

    • islandliving365 says

      May 17, 2016 at 9:53 pm

      Have lots of fun and give Norway a big old hug from me 🙂 x

  9. Keri says

    May 18, 2016 at 8:10 am

    Some truly spectacular pictures there! Looks mighty cold but beautiful

    • islandliving365 says

      May 18, 2016 at 9:26 am

      Thanks Keri, it was actually really warm in Bergen but the rest of Norway not so much!

  10. Training Mummy says

    May 18, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    Wow your pictures look amazing. The scenery looks utterly breathtaking and sounds like you were blown away by it. Looks like somewhere I will have to add to my must visit list (which is growing alarminly fast) #whatevertheweather

    • islandliving365 says

      May 19, 2016 at 11:11 am

      Thanks, it really is a stunning country. Well worth a visit.x

  11. Mum in Brum says

    May 18, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    Wow!!! I’ve always fancied visiting Norway and you’ve just made me want to go even more! That’s pretty cool that your brother lives there so could show you the sites. Your photos are gorgeous, I feel like I need to visit right now 🙂 #whatevertheweather

    • islandliving365 says

      May 19, 2016 at 11:16 am

      Yes, I am now very jealous of my brother for living in Norway! He is very worried that we might all move over and join him 😉

  12. Elaine @ Entertaining Elliot says

    May 19, 2016 at 11:21 am

    Wow wow wow, amazing pics and Norway looks incredible!! It’s somewhere I’ve always fancied visiting….it might have stemmed from my childhood crush on Morten Harket from A-ha being that he was norwegian lol! I’ve just followed you on Instagram so I can check out more of your lovely pics xx #whatevertheweather

    • islandliving365 says

      May 19, 2016 at 11:25 am

      Thanks Elaine for your really lovely comment. I’ve just followed you back on Instagram too 🙂

  13. islandliving365 says

    May 19, 2016 at 11:23 am

    Oh thank you, that is so kind of you to say xx

  14. Sassy says

    May 19, 2016 at 11:36 pm

    Glad you had a lovely time! Norway is a beautiful place! My dad actually lives in Stavanger! ❤️ Xxx #TribalLove

  15. Elena says

    May 20, 2016 at 10:22 am

    Wow, your pictures are totally stunning! The last two pictures on your post are beautiful, the lighting, everything.
    It looks like you had a great break
    #PointShoot

    • islandliving365 says

      May 20, 2016 at 12:24 pm

      We had a fab time, totally amazing 🙂 Thanks for your lovely comment x

  16. Jo Addison says

    May 22, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    I’d love to go to Norway and a cruise looks like a great way to see the county. Love your photos of the scenery, the fjords and the glaciers -bet your little ones loved it.

    • islandliving365 says

      May 25, 2016 at 9:48 am

      Thanks, it really was a lovely holiday 🙂

  17. You Baby Me Mummy says

    May 22, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    I missed youuuuuuuu!!! So glad you had a wonderful time, it looks amazing, truly magical! Gorgeous pictures. Thanks for linking up to #PointShoot xx

    • islandliving365 says

      May 24, 2016 at 7:21 am

      Awww thanks! It was nice to slow down for a week but I am very happy to be back again 🙂

  18. Chloe says

    May 22, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    Wow, what an incredible place. Your pictures are out of this world. I have never thought about going to Norway but this makes me want to hop on a plane straight away. What a beautiful holiday! Thank you so much for sharing with #whatevertheweather x

    • islandliving365 says

      May 24, 2016 at 7:22 am

      Thanks Chloe. It really was a fab holiday! 🙂

  19. Mummy in a TuTu (@mummyinatutu) says

    May 24, 2016 at 7:57 am

    Em, that top picture (well all of them actually) is bloody stunning!!!
    #pointshoot #triballove

    • islandliving365 says

      May 25, 2016 at 9:49 am

      Thank you lovely xx

  20. Laura @Dancing dandelions says

    May 24, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    Oh my – all of these holidays being shared on #whatevertheweather are making me very jealous. Some fab pictures!

    • islandliving365 says

      May 25, 2016 at 9:49 am

      Thanks, Norway is very easy on the eye 🙂 x

  21. Su {Ethan & Evelyn} says

    May 25, 2016 at 12:56 am

    Wow! Look at the view! It is so stunning! Two of my Uni friends lives in Norway. They always post lovely photos on their facebook page. So so jealous! lol! #TotsTravel

    • islandliving365 says

      May 25, 2016 at 9:50 am

      You will have to get over and visit your uni friends! Such a fab country. I could live there 🙂 x

  22. Jenny - Monkey and Mouse says

    May 25, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    Ohhhh, I want to go! It is certainly a very pretty country and you seem to have had some fab adventures and seen so many wonderful things! LOVE the photo of you and your husband, such a contrast of excitement and playing it cool, hilarious! The troll cars sounds fantastic and I love galciers, they are so interesting and majestic. I’ve camped and trekked on some whilst on expedition on Svalbard, can’t get enough of them! Thanks so much for linking up to #Whatevertheweather 🙂 x

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