Molde

Just stopped in the port town of Molde... Departing now and when I wake up I will be in Trondhiem. I have decided to take it on my own and walk into town and check out the cathedral and the center town area. I am sitting here typing and happen to look up at an incredible horizon! I have learned to keep the camera on me at all times... but having just come from dinner... UGH! I wish I had the words that would do justice to what I am witnessing! WOW

Tonight I went to dinner (single... story of my life) with great anticipation of whom I may be seated. I have the late seating so I had time to relax and shower before heading to dinner... Well guess what.. I walk up to a table of seven and sit down! And wait... and wait... and .. well the others at the table never showed. In many ways I was very very uncomfortable... but I sat there looking at the view and reflected on what I have seen in the past 24 hours aboard this ship!

In just 24 hours I have met people from all over Europe, the US, Asia and both central and south America... I have heard more languages spoken than i could ever imagine. (German so far is most prominent) I have noticed a young girl (20's) traveling all on her own, she is very friendly and has been very cordial in our passing... but I am growing ever more curious. I overheard a bit of her story last night... AND if I understand ... she is traveling all over on here own... I want to make her my friend and find out what she is doing! I already admire her courage, her independence and her drive for adventure. She has such a wonderful attitude and outlook (that I have noticed from afar).. I thought of what she must be doing when I sat alone tonight! She doesnt yet know how she has inspired me to look past my discomfort, and instead look out the windows at the wonderful things that are happening around me. My concerns with what everyone around me thought of this silly American sitting alone faded... as I began to focus on the wonderfully delicious meal placed in front of me, the breathtaking view surrounding me, and the newness of independence slowly growing within me! Thank you Norway for breaking me down....

I will leave you with a few more pictures (if the satellite link will upload them)! Gutten Tag (in appreciation of my "soon to be" new German friend)

**well actually not sure pictures will upload tonight.... at the mercy of technology! However, I have over 1000 pictures so far... So I feel confident I can post "a few" at some point.