Preikestolen/Stavanger, Norway

Preacher's Pulpit

Looming 1800 feet above the fjord below, this is no doubt one of the most beautiful places on earth. The open expanse of this area, and the potential nearness to death off the precipice, kept this place interesting.

I'm not sure whose shoe that was, but I felt for them in this cold climate

Island Creature

When I looked at this island, seen as we crossed from Stavanger to Tau, the town nearest Preikestolen, it reminded me of a large reptile only revealing a small portion of its body above the waves.

Preikestolen Lodge

Hi Plane!

I wanted to be on that fjord tour, but have to admit that our view was pretty great from the ground

Sunset over Western fjords

Stavanger and Tau are right on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, so from high up on the trail, you could see the many small islands disappearing into the sunset.

Vibrant Stavanger

Stavanger City Bridge

This was the first cable-stayed bridge in Norway when it opened in 1978- I love its contrast with the mountains beyond

Water ball

The Power of Purple

Wiener Pleasure

I'm not sure I've ever seen such an odd combination of signs. I didn't ask questions and moved on.

Onward

Car ferry from Stavanger to Tau

Frozen Pond

In late May, most of the snow hadn't melted from this mountain 1800 feet above the ocean below