Bergen – ETB https://etbscreenwriting.com Screenwriting Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:00:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 April 2012 – Mountain Train to Oslo https://etbscreenwriting.com/april-2012-mountain-train-to-oslo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=april-2012-mountain-train-to-oslo https://etbscreenwriting.com/april-2012-mountain-train-to-oslo/#respond Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:00:21 +0000 http://etbscreenwriting.com//?p=5254 The train from Bergen to Oslo is considered one of the most spectacular in all of Europe-- and I wholeheartedly agree. The train literally runs over the top of the mountain where there is snow nearly all year.
The train from Bergen to Oslo is considered one of the most spectacular in all of Europe– and I wholeheartedly agree. The train literally runs over the top of the mountains where there is snow nearly all year.
As you ride the train it's hard to tell where the mountains end and the clouds begin. At times we were actually traveling through the clouds and they drifted in streams past the window.
As you ride the train it’s hard to tell where the mountains end and the clouds begin. At times we were actually traveling through the clouds and they drifted in streams past the window.
Magnificent scenery all around.
Magnificent scenery all around.
Amazing rocks and waterfalls. The trip lasts about seven hours and goes by in a flash.
Amazing rocks, rivers and waterfalls. The trip lasts about seven hours and goes by in a flash.
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I arrived in Bergen, Norway and am staying at a hotel overlooking the water and mountains–

April 16, 2012

Tech Check at the venue– the large local cinema in Bergen.  Very nice facility and wonderful tech guys who ensured all would run smoothly.  Even set me up with wifi access. Then More walks around the city.

April 17, 2012

Workshop day.  Had a nice crowd.  Enjoyed the questions and discussion.  More walks around the city.

Walked down wonderful steep streets leading to the harbor with lovely houses flanking the cobblestone streets.
Walked down steep winding streets leading to the harbor with lovely houses flanking the cobblestone walkways.
The smallest wooden house in Bergen. Like a doll house. Very old and lived in continuously.
The smallest wooden house in Bergen. Like a doll house. Very old and lived in continuously.
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Lunch at a cafe overlooking the fjord. A little too windy to sit outside. Had a lovely fish soup. Bergen is the place for fish and seafood beautifully prepared. Had smoked salmon, Norwegian potato salad along with fresh cucumber and red pepper for breakfast.
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View out the window over the water from my hotel room. Same view from the hotel dinning room.
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My cure for jet lag is to sleep on the plane as much as possible and then walk in the sun on arrival. I had a very lovely tour guide from the organization sponsoring the workshop showing me the sights. We walked all along the harbor area.
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Charming buildings in the downtown area near my hotel.
Building built and lived in by German fish-workers. They were segregated at the time. The building burnt down and were rebuilt in 709 AD
Buildings built and lived in by German fish-workers. They were segregated at the time. The buildings burned down and were rebuilt in 709 AD– that’s not a typo– these buildings were built in the 8th century!
Sculpture celebrating dried fish a Norwegian diet staple
Sculpture celebrating dried fish, a traditional Norwegian diet staple
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Traveled up the mountain on the funicular. Gorgeous views of the city below. Had lunch at the restaurant at the top. Wonderful mushroom soup.
Bergen houses feature these adorable tin bucket filled with spring flowers. They are simply hung on hooks near the door. This shot is one of my favorites.
Bergen houses feature these adorable tin buckets filled with spring flowers. They are simply hung on hooks near the door. This shot filled with pansies is one of my favorites.
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Sculpture on the street of a homeless kid. The description says something like “no one is exactly as they seem.” Several other sculptures around town of people leaning against buildings or standing in random places. Also enjoying the art in the hotel by local artists depicting landscapes, cityscapes, sports, and modern folk art.
Another great row of houses.
Another great row of commercial buildings.
Sculpture of famous fictional Norwegian detective, who lived in Bergen, Varg Veum-- Producer friends made about 8 movies of the novel series.
Sculpture of famous fictional Norwegian detective, who lived in Bergen, Varg Veum– Producer friends made about 8 movies of the novel series.
Dinner is a lovely local restaurant. Delicious fresh halibut.
Dinner in a famous local restaurant. Delicious fresh halibut.
Large standing polar bear in restaurant but not on the menu. A relic of days gone by.
Large standing polar bear in restaurant but not on the menu. A relic of days gone by.
Goodbye Bergen-- Great hospitality & great new friends. On to the ferry and the Western Norway Film Summit.
Goodbye Bergen– Great hospitality & great new friends. On to the ferry and the Western Norway Film Summit.
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