Shopping by night

Every year the shops in Bergen have "shopping by night" one night in June.
That means that the shops are open till after midnight, and they always offer good discounts.

The weather yesterday was fantastic, clear blue sky, sunshine and 22 degrees celcius. A perfect summer day. To top off everything, Bergenfest started with live concerts at Bergenhus Festning.
The whole city was packed with happy people. They were shopping, enjoying good music, and relaxing with a good meal and beer at the restaurants.
What an experiance this must have been for the tourists!!

We went on a stroll to town at 21:30, just to take in the buzz.
Meeting lots of friends on the way - and enjoying summer in beautiful Bergen.

On our way home we walked along Bryggen, and spottet a huge yacht.
Of course we had to take a closer look at "Lady Kathryn V", and she was huge!!
The website informs that she's 62 meter long, and avaliable for rent for no less than €450.000 pr. week!!!

Here are some photos:

Huge!

Private!!

Of course you need a little speed boat as well :)

Statsraad Lehnkuhl

Every year in May, I am one of the lucky ones who gets an invite to a happening on board the beautiful ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl. The ship is run by a foundation, and to secure the economy, they offer mini cruises to businesses every year. It's a 4-5 hour cruise with entertainment and food (schrimps and herring).

The ship is built in 1914, and is still in a fantastic shape. Hands out to the foundation for taking care of surch a treasure. You can get more information on the ship here

This year, the weather was fantastic. 26 celcius, and sun from a clear blue sky. I've been to these mini cruises for 14 years now, and I think this is the best weather we've had - EVER!!

On this particular cruise the boat is filled with happy and exciting people, so there's always room for a bit of networking. Wich also is a big part of these arrangements.

Fantastic weather

Askøy Bridge

The beautiful harbour of Bergen

Harbour of Bergen

Statsraad Lehmkuhl in the sunset

Magic, at Bryggen

Nattjazz in Skostredet

Vakre Bergen

Bryggen i Bergen

Så vakkert var det i Bergen i går kveld!
Noen venner fra Sogn var i byn med båt, så da tok jeg turen ned til Zachen for å slå av en prat.
Veldig kjekt å sitte ombord å nye livet. For liv var det i Bergen i går.
Russen var sluppet løs, og løp rundt i byn mens de blåste i fløytene sine.
Et sikkert vårtegn!

Årets første utepils :)

Årets første utepils ble inntatt i solskinnet i Bergen i går.
Litt kald vind var det jo, men ikke værre enn at det gikk an å sitte ute.
Vi valgte oss Madam Felle på Bryggen, slik at man kan kikke på folkelivet.
"People watching" er utrolig underholdende, det innrømmer jeg glatt :)

Den eneste skuffelsen var at Madam Felle serverte Ringnes, ikke Hansa.
Men godt var det likevel :)