Flam views from the shore

 

I was joined at the viewing spot by a group of friendly young Italians. They were wearing T shirts with "IOS" on them and one had "Animator" on his back. I was impressed with the "port security" whose duties included sweeping up every fragment dropped by visitors and regularly changing the bags in bins. One of us took the little sight seeing road train, which I had watched from the top deck and took visitors all round the fjord. After relishing the view, supported by my crutches, I explored the fast food and market stalls and entered a well-stocked shop. I selected some small items and I was amazed that I was able to pay for them contactless, with my card.





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