So once again after staying up late we dragged out of bed around 11.00 am. We had just arrived in Gradval.

We just got back from our day trip in Gradval. We left the ship a little late 1.30 pm and by then all the taxis were gone. However, the little gift shop called us a cab that would come at 2.30pm. So we wandered about and waited. At 2.45 still not taxi then "three" taxis drove up. However, no one was willing to take us as we had "called" for a cab. Probably not willing to steal someone elses fare. At least we think that is what was going on as we dont speak Norwegian we could not be sure. In the end we piled into a taxi and took off. Price was 600 NOK an hour about $100 but divided by four it is still a good value. We actually had a van and four other people wanted to join us so we could not say no and they came along as well. So it was a very inexpensive way to see the island.

These islands are truly gorgeous. Tall craggy mountains similiar to Moorea and the the blue waters, very green meadows with wild yellow buttercups and quaint Norwegian homes and little fishing boats everywhere. It was a great tour we were gone for about 2 hours.

At the end we went up to this little red church that Fred and Pat had seen and the driver said it was closed but we wanted to there anyway. We drive up and there are a bunch of women standing outside doing some type of exercise. We thought it was a local exercise class. Then they broke into song. It was like a group of angels singing they were REALLY fantastic. The acoustics were remarkable as we were outside it sounded as if it was in a hall built for concerts.

Afterwards one came to talk to us and she said they were a choir doing a concert in the church that night. The church was opened and we got to go inside. It was absolutely charming.

While inside one of the girls started singing to test the acoustics. She honestly had the most remarkable voice I have ever heard. Turns out she was one of three professional singers in the group the rest being amateurs.

It was a remarkable end to a lazy morning and a delightful afternoon.

Tomorrow the North Cape!!!