Vradal to Oslo

Yesterday was another big day in the bus back to Oslo. Rain and tunnels and rivers this time in deep gorges. Good trout fishing in cold clear water. In one steep gorge we stopped at the Rjukan hydro plant and it's fertiliser factory which at the beginning of WW2 was the only heavy water plant in Europe. When the Germans arrived they captured the plant and stepped up production for Nuclear experiments.








So this was one of the most heavily guarded bridges at the time but the Norwegians are very proud of the fact that some specially trained resistance fighters managed to bomb the factory and them sink the rest of the heavy water supply in the lake on its way to Germany and perhaps a nuclear bomb. The factory was closed and demolished many years ago and now the plant is a museum with the new hydro power produced in the mountain behind.

Then back on the bus for the largest wooden church in Norway built in Heddal in the 12th century. Nicely restored back to original interior and pitch covered wood on the outside.








Today in Oslo the sun is shining as we walked in the Vigeland Scupture park and then found our way to the Viking museum to see the 1100 yr old Viking ships and artefacts .








Having a rest this afternoon before our pre cruise dinner. Not sure what the internet access will be on board so stay tuned for our next adventures ( or not :)

Graeme and Wendy

Location:Norway