
06/17/2025
Despite having already taken off for the next trip, Gene wanted to share some thoughts and photos from Norway:
The Wonders of Norway
“I am traveling with a wonderful group around the amazing country of Norway. We
started in Bergen, have traveled along the fjords of the west coast, and will soon be in
Trondheim and then through Lillehammer to Oslo.
The fjords are simply stunning with snow-peaked mountains and waterfalls running
down mountain faces, amid a background of green trees. My words are inadequate, so check out the pictures!
Norwegians have an incredible ability to overcome the obstacles presented by mountains and fjords. The Troll Highway is a good example of overcoming nature with the use of switchbacks, and there are more tunnels through mountains in Norway than any other country. There is also an extensive system of ferries that take vehicles across the myriad of fjords.
In addition to the natural beauty are the manmade structures based on Scandinavian architecture which is marked by great diversity and innovation. From the early stave churches to modern football stadiums, the talent of
architects and builders comes through.
I hope that the pictures and my column might stimulate you to consider a future GVG Tour to Norway and Sweden!”