Bill decided that we should get to the Bergen airport with plenty of time to spare, so our day got started pretty early this morning. We were up at 6 AM, packed our bags, had breakfast and checked out of the hotel by 7:30. Our cabbie was a little early, too, so we got to Bergen’s small, but modern airport well ahead of our scheduled 10:45 AM flight.
Bergen used to have a lounge, but it looks like maybe they closed it. It was no problem, though, because there was plenty of seating and lots of outlets for phones and such. Our Scandinavian Airlines flight was delayed, because the small aircraft wasn’t released at the optimal time. We were about 30 minutes late getting into the air. The plane was very cramped and crowded, and so many people had checked bags, or had their bags gate checked, there was some time spent rearranging things so everyone’s luggage would fit.
The flight itself was pleasant enough, though, once we got going. Because we were flying SAS Plus, we got a “meal”, which was basically a veggie wrap with cheese. I am very picky about cheese, so I didn’t eat mine. I ate cashews and drank water instead.
Upon arrival at Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport, we went to get our bags. I stopped in the ladies room and somehow cut my finger when I was trying to flush the commode. I was dripping blood when I came out of the stall, but of course, they use air dryers instead of paper towels at the airport. So I grabbed some toilet paper and applied direct pressure while we waited for our bags to appear.
A very friendly Kurdish cabbie noticed me and asked if we needed a cab. I gratefully nodded yes, and soon we were on our way to the city center, where Nobis Hotel is. That’s where Regent has put us up for the night. Check in was quick, friendly, and efficient, our bags were brought up for us, and they even gave us vouchers to help offset the cost of lunch.
Bill and I enjoyed a nice meal and beer, and now I think I’m going to take a nap. I did get some photos of our journey from Bergen to Stockholm. Tomorrow at this time, we’ll be on the ship, and my updates will probably be less frequent.
These are arranged from the most recent photos first…
We will be off to the ship tomorrow at about 11:00 AM. I expect to be in pure chill mode in 24 hours.
Hey, nice photos! And I had a good chuckle over the warning about the “tax-free bottles” at the bar. I definitely would NOT break that rule about drinking from tax-free bottles; I’d die of embarrassment if the staff confiscated my beer!
Enjoy your travels!