Nordic travel plans August / September 2017 (4 Viewers)

[DavidG58]

just about at the top of our trip, days in and most northerly today

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A + R plus Bev went on to the very top, I headed off looking for a place to stop, passed a few, but hidden under huge rock faces felt dark and cold, headed further towards Bleik and found this, possibly the best so far, also north facing for aurora whick peaks again tonight

what a gem

 

[DavidG58]

there was an element of dilemma in the above location choice, not only passing numerous previous options, but when I initially spotted the track which, had Bev been with me we would certainly not be parked here tonight, my first view of the track said 'go on try it' even I though it could be risky and could hear Bev saying 'David, no' so passed it by, but reached the town and thought that track was better that the town looked so turned round.

then spotted what had to be the other end of the same track, now removing my main doubt that I might have to reverse all the way back down, so in I went, it was rough and few very large fallen rocks that partially blocked the road made my 360 camera useful, as did Bev's continued absence

the fallen rocks have also created some consternation, as in just what is the risk? who knows, but it could happen when driving past and we have parked the hire car between us and the direction of travel should there be a rock fall

got the to the top and not only is there room to park, there is room to turn, room for a couple more and a picnic table for breakfast and hopefully aurora watching tonight

 

[jumartoo]

The aurora is supposed to be so good tonight it could even be seen in Yorkshire! So there's hope for us here if the cloud clears a bit more.

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[Ralph-n-Bev]

The aurora is supposed to be so good tonight it could even be seen in Yorkshire! So there's hope for us here if the cloud clears a bit more.

I know, it said so tonight on Calendar ( local news!) .
Doubt I'll stay up though as I've to be in Huddersfield for 7.30am tomorrow, but Ralph may.
What a fantastic spot David. I hope you get a brilliant showing tonight. And no rockfalls !!
Everything crossed again for you.

 

[DavidG58]

Just about the strongest ever aurora alert tonight, prediction for seeing it in Nottingham but full cloud cover here in Norway typical

Good luck in the UK it is an awesome sight

 

[DavidG58]

Just about the strongest ever aurora alert tonight, prediction for seeing it in Nottingham but full cloud cover here in Norway typical

Good luck in the UK it is an awesome sight

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[Jasz]

Hope they last a couple more days, we'll be in Northumberland on Friday

 

[Debs]

Just about the strongest ever aurora alert tonight, prediction for seeing it in Nottingham but full cloud cover here in Norway typical

Good luck in the UK it is an awesome sight

Boo hoo, missed that post (both times) last night!!!!! I had an early night.

Hope its clearer soon for you x

 

[DavidG58]

morning all, a few more photos from our stop over, the track in and out which was a slight challenge coming out this (told you so coming from my left , luckily raised rear with air suspension, not the first time it has unbeached me )

then some more perspective on huge size of the rock face that from the photo you really could not tell

then Bleik in the morning sun, we were parked in the shade of the rock mountain and it was breezy, moved into the sun for breakfast it was 10C warmer or certainly felt it, now 19C full sun and still in shorts

but LPG first tank ran out last night, 17 nights, 17 meals, 100 odd kettle fulls and hot water left on al time out of laziness although over ridden when on hook up, 7 nights now on look to top up

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[DavidG58]

A couple for the birdie helpers please

 

[DavidG58]

this mornings journey (some of it) we could literally have stopped every 1/2 mile and taken more photos and we are not on the Lofoten Isles yet, tomorrow I think, ferry from Melbu

 

[andy63]

It looks lovely David. . I always had to keep reminding myself how nice the scenery can be in norway.. you just start to take it for granted. ..
Looking forward to see what you think of the lofotens. ..it's one place I really want to visit...
Love to Bev ...and safe travels. .
Andy.

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[jumartoo]

You'll get LPG at Svolvaer.

The first big rest place after crossing from Melbu was where Martin caught his very FIRST fish.

The rest place with the wooden walkways is the one with stunning views but there is a good pull in before with fantastic views also.

 

[CWH]

[1] what capacity is your LPG tank?
[2] swan ( )

Fabulous pictures, I had no idea...

 

[DavidG58]

2 x large gas lo cylinders usually takes about 20 litres just after we have swapped over

we think female wheatear maybe

meadow pipet maybe

and we agree on swans of the whooper type

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[DavidG58]

afternoon drive in loads of new views but this small lake made it for me, (silly things I know ) but easily pleased

absolute mirror flat surface

 

[DavidG58]

Now at ferry terminal for tomorrows crossing to Lofoten, 150NOK £15 includes electric and free showers, dump and water

Nobody else here 20C showered just started cooking chilli

the last one is for complete honesty, we have a fish factory in sight, but only we look that way, and why would you

 

[Langtoftlad]

Lovely light in those pics, especially in the first one.

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[DavidG58]

todays route, via this bridge

and it was free

 

[Robert Clark]

Northern Lights tonight David?

 

[andy63]

Is this anything like the little chap in your first bird photo...

It's a fly catcher of some sort.. think you get them up that way..
The one on the wire does look thrush like..
Andy

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[DavidG58]

Northern Lights tonight David?

aurora watch says KPA 7 frustratingly quotes Bleik as best place in northern hemisphere to view

but really looking good for here

 

[DavidG58]

Northern Lights tonight David?

just to put some meat on those bones

it is predicted so strong that it could be seen in Birmingham and we have totally clear skies, just starting to go dark now, it could be along night

 

[peterc10]

Really enjoying the photos David and the commentary.

Just goes to show what a great job Slartibartfast did on that coast

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[Jasz]

@DavidG58 I think that your 3 bird pictures are, 1 a female Pied Flycatcher, 2. a Mistle Thrush and 3. a Bewick's Swan.
Liking your pictures, keep them coming

 

[funflair]

todays route, via this bridge

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and it was free

Now that is a BRIDGE

Martin

 

[funflair]

David @DavidG58 three nights in a row now I have been stood on the end of a pier in Denmark (I know a feeble attempt at heading North) possibly looking North but how many days and nights do I need to spend here.

Martin

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[DavidG58]

David @DavidG58 three nights in a row now I have been stood on the end of a pier in Denmark (I know a feeble attempt at heading North) possibly looking North but how many days and nights do I need to spend here.

Martin

we have near total cloud cover, came in as the sun set, in theory you should get lucky down there if the rain stops, but we are about 1200 miles north of you, maybe more, we have not seen the for 2 nights now

a lot of good fortune is needed I think

 

[Debs]

1200 miles!!!!! Wow , that puts a bit of perspective into it all doesn't it

 

[funflair]

1200 miles!!!!! Wow , that puts a bit of perspective into it all doesn't it

Oh yes I know we are lightweights but don't rub it in

Martin

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