At second port in Norway today. August 25 -STAVANGER, NORWAY: Today we are going on a shore excursion "Highlights of Stavanger". It is the 4th largest city in Norway. Founded in 1125 when Stavanger cathedral was built. It is the Oil capitol of Norway. 1809 fish (herring) influx to fjords created population boom. Recession in 1825 when herring disappeared caused mass migration to U.S. Community turned to sprat (sardines) fishing and canning. Three Swords in t...

DONNA's BIRTHDAY! Today Donna and I are doing a shore excursion "Scenic Drive to Hoellen and Vest Adger Open Air Museum" in southern Norway. Today is the only day on the trip where the ship will actually be tendered, not anchored in a deep water port. Excavation crews found a 2000 year-old skull of a female they named "Sol". It is in the museum in Oslo. Open Air Museum - Large White House is from 1800s, some are older, from the 1500s. Most of the brown wooden st...