We started early with breakfast in the room again. We packed up and were waiting for our tram at 7:20 this morning. At the main train station, We got on a scenic train that took us farther north, towards the fjord country. It was about a four hour train ride and it was gorgeous. The scenery was amazing beautiful mountains and rivers. Some of it reminded of the Rockies but it's so much more green and there's more water. we had upgraded reserved seats, they were very comfy and I could stick my legs straight out without touch the next seat. There was also free coffee and tea which I took advantage of due to not sleeping well and needing caffeine.
We arrived in Myrad and got off to switch trains. The one we got on was far less spacious but had far more amazing views. Giant mountains, soaring cliffs and waterfalls at every turn. We stopped once at these amazing falls and nearly everyone got off to take pictures. The cool mist coming off the falls felt so good. All of the sudden music started playing and there was a woman on the cliff near the waterfall singing. It was obviously a tourist show but very cool. Then the whistle blew and everyone pushed back on the train.
At Flam, we got off the train and switch to a boat to take us up the fjord. After an hour and a half of stunning views, we arrived in Balestrand. We hiked uphill to our hostel. We got balconies with our rooms. We overlook the fjord and the mountains across the way. The walk up the hill is more than worth it for the scenery. Words can't describe the beauty. We had a picnic dinner on the balcony watching the ferries cruise by. We called home one more time. After supper we went for a nice long walk through town. Upon our return we are just catching up on journals/blog. I am sitting watching the sky change colors as I type.
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