Hellesylt/Geiranger, Norway

We experienced STUNNING scenery in Hellesylt and Geiranger. The cruise ship, MSC Lirica stopped to let us and 100 of our cruise buddies off in Hellesylt to drive through the Norwegian farmland between towering mountains and mountain lakes - words cannot describe the beautiful waterfalls and glacier lakes - look at the pictures. We learned a little about the significance of trolls in Norwegian culture as we continued along Olden Lake, with its amazing greenish color, until reaching Biksdal Mountain Lodge and from there walked up to the Briksdalsbreen which is an arm of the Jostedalsbreen Glacier, the largest glacier in continental Europe. After walking back to the lodge for lunch we proceeded to Dalsnibba Mountain, to experience one of the most magnificent views on the trip - it was stunning. On the way back to the ship we drove through through a kaleidoscope of mountain farms, waterfalls and lakes. Everyone must experience the Norwegian fjords (to see the northern lights you'll have to visit in the winter). As we were leaving, the ship provided a narration of several waterfalls and distinctive features (seven sisters was the best) of the fjord.