Scrubbing Cod in Bergen
Bright late morning light floods the narrow alleyway of Bryggen, casting sharp geometric shadows across the weathered, painted timber facades of the Hanseatic wharves. A local fishmonger stands behind a wet wooden counter, his hands busy scrubbing fresh cod with a stiff-bristled brush, sending droplets of brine onto the dark, slick stone paving below. To his left, a stack of faded blue painted crates holds neatly arranged mackerel, their silver scales catching the intense sunlight. The scene is alive with the mundane rhythm of commerce, where the rough texture of the fish contrasts with the smooth, rain-slicked wood of the historic buildings. One, discarded paper bag rests near the drain, caught in the flow of the morning rush.
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