We made it to Norway

It's been a long 3 days but we are enjoying our first full day in Norway.  We were so trashed from the long flights that we didn't expect to sleep as well as we did.  And we discovered, if it weren't so far from everywhere else in Europe, that Bergen is a good place to begin a cruise.

Wednesday June 19:  Air France flight 65 from LAX to CDG in Paris went without a hitch.  We have taken that flight a few times and treat ourselves to premium economy.  This time I could identify and eat the gluten-free meal so that is an improvement over 2 years ago.  Unfortunately neither of us slept well which is unusual for me.  We had a 3 1/2 hour layover in Paris before boarding a 2-hour flight to Bergen.  Thankful it was only 2 hours because the passenger space on that flight is pretty meager.  Viking staff met us in Bergen, directed us to a small bus and we rode to the ship.  Check-in for the ship was easy with TSA style security clearance and we were soon in our cabin.

We decided to upgrade one level and are very happy we did.  As first-time cruisers we had no idea how cramped the smallest cabin might feel after the first week.  This cabin is a bit longer and wider with additional seating.  We don't have to squeeze around the bed to access the closet or the desk/dressing table.  Will, our steward, gave us a quick tour of our cabin and how everything works then we went off to World Cafe for dinner.  This is Viking's buffet and it is nicely done.  I rarely eat steak but enjoyed a very petite filet mignon and a small baked potato along with veggies, salad and gelato--mmm.

We were thrashed and went to bed early to be ready for our first day as cruisers.