Whether it´s in the shape of ancient national parks, medieval churches and cities or great Jugendstil architecture, this part of our trip seems like a hop-on, hop-off through different stops of a time machine. This chapter starts as we follow the Rondane scenic route. Our trip is magnificently escorted by big mountains and smallish lakes … Continue reading Blasts from the past
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Land of giants
Back to the mainland, it takes a bit to adjust from the colourful cosiness of the Lofoten islands, to the majestic serenity of these giant mountains that reign the kingdom of the coast, with their greenish greyish sharp magnificence. We navigate the coastal road, Kystriksveien (FV17), and despite the weather that continues to be like … Continue reading Land of giants
Rock the boat
It is amazing that so little islands have so much to offer. From the first centimetre to the last. Like the small village of Å, right at the end of the road. Literally. Not only Å is the last letter in the Norwegian alphabet, it is also the last village towards the southern tip of … Continue reading Rock the boat
If it swims, it may or may not be fish
The Loftoten Islands continue to capture our attention and give it a spark. This last both figuratively and literally, as we land in Sund, a little town slightly off the beaten track and Christian gets mesmerised again by the works of a blacksmith, not sure what it is, if the attraction to somebody who spends … Continue reading If it swims, it may or may not be fish
We are Islands
"We are islands, but never too far, … Continue reading We are Islands
The midnight sun
The sun has not set since we crossed the Arctic Circle, maybe since before, who knows? The fact is though that since the sky is covered and cloudy at least half of the time, I guess the amount of light is in balance at the end of the week. We do not really have any … Continue reading The midnight sun
Northern Exposure
We dedicate this chapter to the TV series of the 90´s with the same name ( Northern Exposure ) that probably awoke my interest for the northern latitudes. The series was about a young doctor, originally from New York, that was destined to a little town in Alaska and the subsequent cultural shock, adventures and … Continue reading Northern Exposure
Crossing the Arctic Circle
After our bear adventure we need a little break to do some laundry and catch up on our sleep. We find a great camping, Karhunkainalo, at Hossa National Park. Despite the rainy weather, we also manage to squeeze a little hike on the Nature trail of the park and marvel at the great facilities that … Continue reading Crossing the Arctic Circle
Huskies and Bears
Although our compass keeps on pointing North we take a bit of a detour East towards the Russian border, since a couple travelling in another camper has given us a tip to stay in a husky farm. The place is truly off the beaten track, (even if the dirt track to get there is somehow … Continue reading Huskies and Bears
The land of water
As we hit the lake region our experience becomes more outdoorsy, the towns are scarce and small and our hiking boots are out for good. Although there seems to be more water than land, there seems to be also an infinite amount of forests, crisscrossed by roads or dirt tracks that give traction to the … Continue reading The land of water
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