Powered by Nature in western Norway

[lastsoul]

Hello Gem,

I think some day, either you will be writing books or, making movies. I would love to read these stories or watch these movies.

A big salute to you for this great writing and superb photography.

[gemzaib]

Superb coverage and a great luck to see beauty beyond borders.... Thanks a bunch to show us what Allah has made you see ...

THUMBS UP

Thanks brother, I indeed feel blessed and cannot express my gratitude in words on being able to visit these signs of His grandeur.

[gemzaib]

Years ago, I visited Naran, then posted a picture on my Flickr page and here is what I wrote in caption. "Green hills, Singing streams, Bright sunshine, A place to stay and nothing to do, Where else can I go!

A bright sunny day at Naran.

Thank you sir for sharing this, I really admire your photography. You've captured places and faces in such subtle ways that many of us can only dream of.

[gemzaib]

Hello Gem,

I think some day, either you will be writing books or, making movies. I would love to read these stories or watch these movies.

A big salute to you for this great writing and superb photography.

This is high praise. The implied trust is humbling but I would love not to betray it.

[gemzaib]

The western Norway part of the tour ended in Flam, but the journey continued for a few more days.

Had a quickfire solo tour of Europe to check off some of the most important places on my bucket list.

At the Louvre in Paris.

St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.

The Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain.

The Alhambra, Granada.

[gemzaib]

The itinerary was...

Monday, 27th June:
Bergen (Norway) to Paris (France)

Tuesday, 28th June:
Paris to Vienna (Austria)

Wednesday, 29th June:
Vienna to Rome (Italy)

Thursday, 30th June:
Rome + Vatican city

Friday, 1st July:
Rome to Seville اشبیلیہ (Andalusia - Spain)
Seville to Cordoba قرطبہ (by train)

Saturday, 2nd July:
Cordoba to Granada غرناطہ (by bus)

Sunday, 3rd July:
Granada - Barcelona - Oslo

Monday, 4th July:
Oslo to Bergen (by train)

This tour deserves a thread of its own though and I might just do it someday...

MuseumQuartier - Vienna

[tariqzaidi]

Dear gemzaib,
Thanks for tagging for this amazingjourney. I have a great wish to visit these amazing and unique Scandinevian countries. Very refreshing scenes

[gemzaib]

Dear gemzaib,
Thanks for tagging for this amazing journey. I have a great wish to visit these amazing and unique Scandinavian countries. Very refreshing scenes

Thanks @tariqzaidi and I hope your wishes will soon come true.

[gemzaib]

Yes, it is.

[awtkhan]

لاجواب ،،، بہت خوبصورت ۔۔ ماشااللہ

[kfateh]

Yes, it is.

very nice and interesting quote indeed.

[kfateh]

Saturday, 25th June

is water coming out of clouds directly/

[gemzaib]

لاجواب ،،، بہت خوبصورت ۔۔ ماشااللہ

پسندیدگی کا شکریہ بڑے بھائی!

کاش میں آپ کے جیسی خوبصورت اردو بھی کبھی لِکھ پاؤں.

[gemzaib]

very nice and interesting quote indeed.

Thanks for your appreciation sir.

Reykjavik (Iceland) takes pride in its literary heritage and is the world's first non-native English speaking UNESCO City of Literature.

http://bokmenntaborgin.is/en/

[sagopak]

It's an amazing thread indeed. I not only enjoyed it but also send it's link to my few friends who were planning to visit Bergen & also, gave a pleasant surprise to my Aunt who recently went to Bergen & only told me verbally about the beauty of the Bergen but so far, unable to send me a scenic snaps. So, I shared few snaps of this thread & her first reaction was "Oye ye tu Bergen hai". I replied "Aunty, app se tu ghair hi achey hain, jinho ne muj ko ye snaps bhaij di".
Nevertheless, This thread is written systematically & decorated with excellent snaps. Crystal Clear snaps indeed. Photography is first class. Sometimes, we ruin the beauty of the place with bad photography but you did justice with excellent scenic views of nature. I was happy to see that you also went inside Church to take few snaps there. It shows your open mind & it enhanced the beauty of your thread.

As, sharing is caring. So, I do appreciate you to share such a informative journey with people. May Allah Mola bless you.

[tintin1]

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[onlyhassan]

Perfect, good, zabardast and thank you

[gemzaib]

i guess all Europe is so equipped with natural beauty.

Maybe yes, just the quality of air makes a world of difference.

Our beloved Lahore, on the other hand is dying of toxic air and smog created from construction dust, burning of garbage, factory emissions, motor vehicle exhausts and what not but nobody cares.

Lahore smog: It's not a natural phenomenon - Pakistan - DAWN.COM

[gemzaib]

sometimes we don't need hi-fi cameras to shoot scenes, normal mobile pictures automatically becomes HD.

Here are some Normal Mobile Pictures from my neighborhood where deers roam freely and autumn's falling leaves cause the only pollution.

[tintin1]

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