2008-06-07: Reflection
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On the road to Voss where we would board a train there were small villages and farms. This reflection photo gives you an idea of the beauty of this area.
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2008-06-07: Voss
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Upon arrival in Voss we had time to explore this little hamlet that lies next to Lake Vangsvatnet and is in the middle of farmland. The Vosvangskyrkja (church) was really quite nice.
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2008-06-07: Train
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This is one of the trains we would take to reach the boat for our cruise of the fjord.
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2008-06-07: New Friends
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We are totally enjoying the company of our new friends from Indianapolis.
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2008-06-07: Snowfield
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Along the way we were able to see snow fields, lakes and beauty all around us.
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2008-06-07: Mountain Railway
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We were aboard the train as it spiraled up the steep mountain gorge from Flam to Myrdal.
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2008-06-07: Hamlet
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As we spiraled up the mountain we passed quaint little villages...
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2008-06-07: Waterfall
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...and spectacular waterfalls. This glistening arc waterfall is called Kvinnfoss (Lady's Waterfall because...
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2008-06-07: Huldra
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...as the story goes, this lady lost her husband to the waterfall and so she stays here singing beautifully and trying to lure a man to become her husband. Luckily, none of our group took the bait!
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2008-06-07: Haareina
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As we traveled in the train the scenery continued to awe us. We passed little villages such as Haareina...
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2008-06-07: Waterfall
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...and beautiful waterfalls.
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2008-06-07: Naeroy Valley
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Before our cruise of the fjord we drove to the Sognefjord Hotel for a coffee stop overlooking the beautiful Naeroy Valley.
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2008-06-07: Purple Tulip
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I was amazed to see this purple tulip!
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2008-06-07: Naeroy Fjord
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We boarded our private boat and began our cruise down the Naeroey Fjord passing one incredible waterfall...
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2008-06-07: Waterfall
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...after another!
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2008-06-07: Us
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We were lucky to have such a wonderfully sunny day. We were able to spend the whole journey outside...
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2008-06-07: Beauty Abounds
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...enjoying nature at it's best.
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2008-06-07: One More
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One more waterfall just because I couldn't decide!
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