Lysefjord cruise passing the famous Pulpit Rock
The experience passing under the majestic Pulpit Rock is surreal and unforgettable. On the way up the fjord, the boat pulls gently into the mountainside, where you get a chance to feed the small mountain goats that make their way down to the waters edge.This short break is a good opportunity to take some nice pictures. We continue deeper into the fjord and you notice the ravine getting much narrower as we approach the steep overhang. Stopping under the majestic Pulpit Rock is a surreal and unforgettable experience. This plateau hangs over 600 metres above the fjord, and standing there looking up at this incredible sheer drop makes you feel so tiny and insignificant. Another good opportunity to take some wonderful pictures. This a view from the top, please don`t go so near the edge!!! From the top of the cliff to the valley and fjord below is a sheer 1800 meter drop. Over 1000 meters of this drop is vertical. Trollveggen is the highest vertical drop in Europe and because of this skydivers and mountain climbers have been attracted to this area West Norway. Do you fancy a hop? OK jump after me ;=) After this stop we continue on our wonderful journey right to the end of the fjord. Here we see large, very dark cave in the mountainside,it goes by the name of “Fantahålå” translated I think it means Robbers Cave. It got its name because in the old days the local thieves used to hide here when the police were hunting them. There is also a waterfall flowing out of a crack in the side of the mountain and the guide collects some of the water in a pail, then we are invited to drink this sparkling crystal clear water Legend has it, those who drink it will have a long and youthful life. My Dad tried it when he was on a visit from England five years ago and this year in August, he will 90 years old so go on, what have got to lose ;=) If we are very lucky, seals show them selves and swim alongside the boat. Yes there are seals in Lysefjord. It is so narrow here that our boat just about manages to turn and if you haven’t booked a bus trip back to Stavanger, we head on back the way we came, The trip takes about 3 hours and it is well worth money. My Dad looks good after drinking the "Magic Water" ;-) 
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