Honningsvåg

Today we were in Honningsvåg at the very top of Norway. It was snowing although, not very cold so we set off on our trek.

Right opposite the ship was a statue of Bamse, a very big dog that went to sea with the sailors in WW2, and was very brave and popular. He also spent time at a port in Scotland, and after the war two identical statues were erected, pointing across the sea to each other.

Speaking of the war, the Nazi's occupied northern Norway in 1944 and destroyed every building in Honningsvåg apart from the church.

After the war people gradually moved back to the area and they lived inside the church whilst building new homes and businesses.

The sea did not look inviting for a paddle, and the hills were difficult to climb as the snow was deep, but we did our best to get around.

I took what I think is a nice photo to enter into the daily on board photography competition, although there are dozens of people on board with very fancy set ups, and we are just using our mobile phones.

BREAKING NEWS!!! The photograph that I entered yesterday actually won!! Unfortunately there was no prize, but I am very chuffed. This is the one I entered.

Sorry for bragging, but I just can't help it.