Hurtigruten Day Two

Geirangerfjord

Seven Sisters Waterfall

Geirangerfjord

Trondheim Bryggene

Nidaros Cathederal

"Today we made landfall in Trondheim---we separated ourselves from the masses and walked up to the old fortress---beautiful and calm view of everything below. There was even a very short walk through the woods. Then we went to the cathederal, Nidaros, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nidaros_Cathedral---masses and masses of people---pushing and trying to get ahead of others to buy tickets and souvenirs. I felt a bit of sadness for a place that should be sacred. Instead of going in, we walked away. We knew that on our return down the coast we could visit early in the morning. Hopefully before the tidal wave of tourists."

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Water bright

with light

reflecting each to

each

Not two---

Not one---

each to

each

Light bright

with water

Reflecting

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"...accept every moment as an opportunity presented to you to practice facing reality as it really is. When a moment arises, you don't know the reason why it exists, but you have to accept it and face it, whatever happens."

-Katagiri, p. 24-

"Do it like a turtle: clamly walking, step-by-step, moment after moment, without expecting anything."

-Katagiri, p. 25-

"To live in peace and harmony, become yourself as you really are in the present moment as it really is. This is very beautiful."

-Katagiri, p. 26-