Thursday, May 30, 2013

Are we famous?

Second day exploring Bergen today.  We met up with Ina & Katrine and went to Bryggen and the fish market.  While we were waiting to cross the street to go get something to eat, a middle-aged asian woman walked up to all of us and pointed at her husband who had a camera.  At first we thought she wanted us to take a picture of them.  It took a while to figure it out because she didn't speak a word of English or Norwegian but we soon found out that nope, she wanted to take a picture with us.  So we took a picture with some random lady....then we figured why not? and we took a picture with her and her husband.  Probably the funnies part of the day.  Why did she want to take a picture with us do you ask?  We have no idea....most likely guess is that she thought we were famous, or crazy looking.
After our random picture incident and lunch we walked around the area some more and ended up at Bergen's fortress.  Udara and I were amazed by it and had a fun time looking around and taking pictures.  We all talked about the fact that awe towards a place or event or anything really is subjective to how you grew up and where you are from.  Seeing someone else experience something for the first time that you see all the time really helps you to see your surroundings in a new way.  This is exactly how I felt showing Ina around places in California, it makes you appreciate what is around you!
More exploring of Bergen tomorrow! Maybe some hiking?  Who knows!
Fortress...legit door!

Part of the fortress

Taking pictchaaaaz

Our new tourist friends ;) (I'm cracking up)

Walkway to the fortress

2 comments:

  1. Found you! Or at least your blog. :-)

    Looks like Udara is wearing something different. Did her suitcase arrive?

    At the Hostel, how many people do you have to share the room with?

    Glad that you made it - looking forward to seeing you there in mid-July.

    Love,
    Dad

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  2. She has a different shirt that was in her carry on luggage....same pants and shoes! But her suitcase did arrive late last night after she called and said we are leaving for France soon! At this hostel we are in a 10 bed all female dorm. It is surprisingly very quiet.

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