We found our way right into the city and returned the car. (A few hesitations, but no wrong turns!!) Our taxi found the ship docked right next to the old castle. The rain had gone!

So after a much needed cuppa we went walking. First to explore the castle …

… taking aim at our ship???

Akerhus is a seriously big, and beautiful, fortress …

… with great views over the harbour and the city.

This, a gorgeous walk down from the main part of the castle towards the main gate …

… and all these buildings within the precinct apparently still used by the Norwegian military …

Outside we walked through some very posh areas. This square a mix of residential and business …

… where we found this, and had some fun (much to the amusement of locals in the cafe adjacent) …

Then we found the lively centre of town … shopping …

… and time for a drink and a snack for dinner …

Then on further down the main street … buzzing, beautiful …

… a festival in progress apparently …

… at the far end, the Royal Palace … a small, yellow Buck House by the look of it …

Outside the Concert Hall these guys were playing some great music …

Back down to the harbour, where an extraordinary assortment of old vessels ply their wares for tours on the harbour/fjord.

By the time we sailed at 11pm we were well asleep …