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Bergen, Norway
Located on the southwestern coast of Norway, Bergen is the second largest city in the country with a 2010 population of nearly 260,000.
Ringed by forested peaks that tower over the town and exceed 2,000 ft, charming and colorful homes hugs the the slopes in all directions.
The harbor area is the town center, and the old waterfront is lined with historic buildings that today contains dozens of specialty shops and a wide assortment of restaurants.
The economy is still based on the sea and Bergen's central fish market is a popular place for locals and visitors alike.
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Bergen Photos, Page One
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This is the doorway of an 18th century church in Bergen.
I saw this gate decoration on a side street in Bergen, Norway, and I had to take the picture.
Bergen is a city of classic statues. This is but one.
From a lofty perch in Bergen I went eye-to-eye with this seagull as he flew over the harbor.
In this part of the world the restaurant menus are a bit different, especially when it comes to meat
While looking for love, there are times when a woman feels rejected and needs to pout. This is one of those times.
I arrived in Bergen at 8:00AM on a chilly Saturday morning in August. As I walked into town I noticed hundreds of pigeons with their backs to the wind. This one seemed to ask, "Are you looking at me?"
Bergen's fish market is an interesting place. Fish of all description are for sale including wild salmon, one of Norway's most seductive products. This is a picture of a Hel Fish. It was for sale in the fish market, and it certainly looked to me like it had been to hell and back.
For almost an hour while leaving the port of Bergen, we passed hundreds of rocky islands just like this one.
If ever a photo captured the look of Norway, this one of the classic red house and small red shed would be it. If you are planning a trip to Europe in the near or distant future, consider Norway, as you won't be disappointed.
