All aboard the Hurtigruten! 📢

I had planned to walk to the Jektevik Ferry Terminal from my hotel, but that was before I actually arrived at the hotel and discovered that the vast majority of the streets and sidewalks in the vicinity are cobblestone, many downright jagged and bumpy. So, this morning, I had a conversation with the front desk attendant (completely in Norwegian) asking for her recommendations. I didn’t want to blow a suitcase wheel this early in my journey!

This is some of the smoother cobblestone in the area.

After our conversation, I settled on a “fairly smooth” route and walked the short 1½ kilometres to the terminal. Unlike the crowds of people I saw piling into taxicabs at the hotel, I actually needed to get some walking in before embarking on lazy ship life.

Off to a drizzly start. 💧

Once on board, we weren’t allowed into our rooms for two hours, so I managed to meet some new people and get acquainted. Bonus on this cruise- no kids.

The tugboat that led us out “saying goodbye.”

I am very pleased with my room. It has a good-sized window that Hilda, my emotional-support chicken, can look out. I’ve already had a meal that can best be described as healthy gourmet. I think I can get used to this life!

I just hope I don’t get seasick! 🤢

Hilda basking in the glory of the North Sea
My ultra comfortable queen bed
The walls are metal so I’ve already hung magnet hooks for my hats and fanny pack.
The heated floor in the bathroom is nice.
Minibar I’ll never use along with TV I’ll never watch 😉
I stand corrected: I actually popped a bag of carrots, two apples, and a package of leftover brunost into the fridge 😂

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6 responses to “All aboard the Hurtigruten! 📢”

  1. Philippe Avatar
    Philippe

    Hi! Loved the meditation,knitting spot. What peace.

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    Anonymous

    I was so impressed that they actually stocked your fridge with carrots. 🙂 looks like a great trip so far!

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    1. MarlaMar J Avatar

      Those are my carrots 🥕😂

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    Anonymous

    “Hilda, my emotional-support chicken” says it all! I’m so excited for you. I’m going to live vicariously through you. Enjoy!!!! 💓

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    Anonymous

    Couldn’t stop smiling upon seeing the Hilda picture! J.

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    Anonymous

    I didn’t know you spoke Norwegian. Love the cobble streets!!!

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