American flags drape across Voyager’s atrium and at 9 a.m., passengers stop to sing the National Anthem. No matter the nationality, everyone participates. Earlier in the cruise, we celebrated with the Canadians on their holiday.

Alan and I walk down the gangway to find our guide for a walking tour that includes a hike on Mt. Floen, one of seven mountains surrounding the city. Grey skies promise a misty, rainy day, which is typical for Bergen.
The walk to the funicular takes us near Bryggen, a wharf area where colorful wooden buildings from the time of the Hanseatic League face the harbor providing character and ambiance. Our guide describes the history as we walk in alleyways housing shops. The area has burned numerous times.