Europe Blog # 15: Eidfjord, Norway
Many passengers love spending "hours" working on jigsaw puzzles. This one had 3000 pieces.
Galley kitchen tour. 110 staff support all meals and 24-hour room service
Executive chef and "Corporate" plan months in advance!
Visual aids
Room service trays ready to go
Deck "C" is for the bulk storage of food, Deck "B" is prep and "A" is for cooking. Yes, there is a Deck "D" -- the engine room! That will be our next tour on a future Viking cruise.
Working our way up the Fjord
Although overcast and at times drizzly, still magnificent!
Quaint homes dot the countryside
This hotel has great views until a ship docks in front!
Glaciers...
...carve out the fjords...
...feed the waterfalls! 
Interesting museum emphasizing geological as well as animal and human life changes
Reindeer was a major food source for both animals and man
Plenty of interesting displays
Unique antler configuration. Hooves: split (being able to spread apart) keep reindeers from sinking into the snow.
"Other small children" were waiting in line to have their picture taken or to ride the reindeer.
To keep valleys from flooding, water cascading down falls is controlled through a network of underground pipes, conduits, etc. This process protects the homes and keeps the inhabitants safe.
We were in awe with all of the natural and beautiful scenery.
If there was room in our luggage, we would take all of them home with us.
Most nights Viking has a "theme" dinner. Tonight was "surf and turf!"
High on our list was visiting the ship's laundry. 10 staff (including the "Laundry Master") support the all of the laundry needs for passengers and crew (uniforms). The crew have their own laundry area if they do not want to be charged for cleaning their personal items.
This is the best machine: It automatically irons sheets and...
FOLDS!
The "Laundry Master" has a six month contract, three month vacation followed by another three month contract! He's married!
They use all sorts of gadgets to ensure there is a crease or other clothing requirements.
This machine attaches a "sticker" that identifies the article of clothing with the room number. Special "steaming" machine!
White sheets for passengers, tan for crew
The ship has a thousand robes --folded and ready to go for the next cruise!
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