bergen drift: a messy morning in the fjord city
the air smelled like wet wool and diesel as i stepped out of the hostel, i just checked and it's a thin ribbon of frost biting the harbor, there right now, hope you like that kind of thing. my neighbor, a fisherman with a perpetual grin, warned me that if you get restless, nearby towns are a short drive away, and honestly i think he was just trying to sell me a tour. someone told me that the best fish and chips are at that dodgy stall near the fish market, but i swear i heard a tourist whisper that the place is overpriced and the portion tiny. i stumbled onto a tiny cafe that serves coffee so strong it feels like a punch, and the barista swore by the single-origin beans from a farm in ethiopia, which you can read more about on tripadvisor (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294215-d1178376-Reviews-The_Café_Bergen_Bergen.html). the streets were plastered with tiny stickers from a local street artist, and i couldnt help but snap a photo of a graffiti pig that looked like it was about to breakdance, you can see it on yelp (https://www.yelp.com/biz/ghost-pig-grafitti-bergen). i also found a vintage shop that smelled like old books and lavender, and the owner swore the sweater was from the 70s, perfect for layering when the wind picks up. here's a quick map to get your bearings:
and if you need a visual, check these random shots:
. hope that helps you plan your own chaotic adventure.
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