By Dex / August 10, 2025

Same View, New Day – Episode 2: Åndalsnes: The Mountains Never Move (And Neither Do I)

Scenic Åndalsnes with its towering mountains and fjord views — and me, a Second Officer, taking photos from the same old spot yet again.

Andalsnes, Norway

Port: Åndalsnes, Norway

Berth:Tindekaia

Åndalsnes greets us with its towering mountains and stunning fjord views — truly a nature lover’s paradise. Yet, here I am, Second Officer on Balmoral, capturing the same familiar shots from the deck.

The scenery is breathtaking, but my camera and I have a tradition: snap the views from the same angles every time. It’s a small ritual that keeps me grounded amid all the ports and voyages.

As always, some crew venture off to explore cafés or hiking trails, but I prefer to enjoy the mountains from the comfort of the ship. No need to move when the view is this good.

NEXT STOPS: After Åndalsnes, we sail to Olden and then Skjolden — more stunning ports to admire (and photograph the same way).

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Dexter Sularte

Seafarer and Family Man

I'm Dexter— a seafarer by profession, a traveler by passion, and a homebody by choice.