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Fun Photo Friday —Haugesund Favorites 4

A Young Man and his Wolf

Today I present one last look at Haugesund, Norway. Next week it’s off to our final Norwegian destination — Kristiansand.

Marilyn Monroe Tribute

Just in case you’re wondering what Marilyn Monroe’s connection is to Haugesun, Norway, this city claims that her grandfather, Martin Mortensen, was born here. Mystery solved!

Have You Driven a Fjord Lately? Haugesund Rooftops More Haugesund Rooftops Haugesund Color

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Touring Haugesund on Foot 8 – Back Across the Risøy Bridge

Haraldsgata, Haugesund, Norway

Jewel of the Seas arrived at our next-to-last Norwegian destination on 29 June 2022. Continuing today and running through 29 December I present to you the port city of Haugesund in Western Norway. During this time I’m going to once again get photo-centric on you, as we traveled Haugesund by foot on our own. The title of each Monday and Wednesday article in this series will give you an idea of what area is being presented. The series will run as follows:

4 De...

Touring Haugesund on Foot 8 – Rådhusparken Area

Rådhusplassen (City Hall Square)

Let me begin today by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a wonderful New Year. Now for our visit to Haugesund, Norway: Jewel of the Seas arrived at our next-to-last Norwegian destination on 29 June 2022. Continuing today and running through 29 December I present to you the port city of Haugesund in Western Norway. During this time I’m going to once again get photo-centric on you, as we traveled Haugesund by foot on our own. The title of ea...

Fun Photo Friday —Haugesund Favorites 3

Haugesund Reflections

There’s a saying that money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy you a Ferrari and I’ve never met an unhappy Ferrari owner:

Happiness in Red… Ferrari Red But if you can’t afford a Ferrari, go green with a flat-tired bicycle Otherwise, You Yacht to Try Boating Or Go Birding A Banner Day in Haugesund

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Touring Haugesund on Foot 6 – Smedasundet and Along the Waterfront

Smedasundet

Jewel of the Seas arrived at our next-to-last Norwegian destination on 29 June 2022. Continuing today and running through 29 December I present to you the port city of Haugesund in Western Norway. During this time I’m going to once again get photo-centric on you, as we traveled Haugesund by foot on our own. The title of each Monday and Wednesday article in this series will give you an idea of what area is being presented. The series will run as follows:

4 December 2023: Tourin...

Touring Haugesund on Foot5 – Torggata Area

Haugesund, Norway

Jewel of the Seas arrived at our next-to-last Norwegian destination on 29 June 2022. Continuing today and running through 29 December I present to you the port city of Haugesund in Western Norway. During this time I’m going to once again get photo-centric on you, as we traveled Haugesund by foot on our own. The title of each Monday and Wednesday article in this series will give you an idea of what area is being presented. The series will run as follows:

4 December 2023: ...

Fun Photo Friday —Haugesund Favorites 2

Scrooge McDuck

This weeks’ presentation of Haugesund Fun Photo Friday favorites:

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Touring Haugesund on Foot 4 — Vår Frelsers Kirke

Vår Frelsers Kirke

Jewel of the Seas arrived at our next-to-last Norwegian destination on 29 June 2022. Continuing today and running through 29 December I present to you the port city of Haugesund in Western Norway. During this time I’m going to once again get photo-centric on you, as we traveled Haugesund by foot on our own. The title of each Monday and Wednesday article in this series will give you an idea of what area is being presented. The series runs as follows:

4 December 2023: Tou...

Touring Haugesund on Foot 3 – Haraldsgata Area

Corner of Skippergata and Smedasundet

Jewel of the Seas arrived at our next-to-last Norwegian destination on 29 June 2022. Continuing today and running through 29 December I present to you the port city of Haugesund in Western Norway. During this time I’m going to once again get photo-centric on you, as we traveled Haugesund by foot on our own. The title of each Monday and Wednesday article in this series will give you an idea of what area is being presented. The series runs as follows:

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Fun Photo Friday —Haugesund Favorites 1

Sailors in Search of Rum

Today is the first of four Fun Photo Fridays featuring Haugesund Favorites:

Haugesund Utility Access Cover Haugesund Flora Victorian Architecture Meets Church Bell Tower Floral Lamppost ’57 Ford Fairlane

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