norway 2018 – Alive and Trekking

Poetry

The poetry of the Earth is never dead – John Keats

Stormy weather

It was a bit stormy in the outer harbour of Trondheim!

Thank you for joining the sightseeing and rafting trip

After a wonderful time with my Viking friend, it was time to say goodbye. The next and final destination of my Norwegian adventure was Trondheim. My friend dropped me off at the bus stop. The bus was comfortable and the trip to Trondheim took about four hours. On the way, we had a ferry crossing,ContinueContinue reading “Thank you for joining the sightseeing and rafting trip”

Kristiansund

Another stunning summer’s day in Norway! This day, my friend and I decided to have a look around in Kristiansund (not to be confused with Kristiansand, in the south of Norway), a small city, with about 24.500 residents. We didn’t do a whole lot (not that there was heaps to do anyway, haha), just someContinueContinue reading “Kristiansund”

Wander

Only one who wanders finds a new path – Norwegian proverb Beautiful hiking conditions and a rocky, yet easy hiking path. Love it!

Atlanterhavsveien

My time with my Norwegian friend was coming to an end. Sadly, I have to add, because we had a great time! We concluded our day of hiking with an easy stroll at Svevestien, along the Atlanterhavsveien. The Atlantic Road runs along some stunning coastline! My friend drove up and over the bridge just soContinueContinue reading “Atlanterhavsveien”

Mountains

Mountains are the beginning and end of all natural scenery – John Ruskin

Block

The bright sun and cloudless sky create some cool shadows on the rocks. I also love the blockiness of the rocks juxtaposed the organic shapes of the vegetation.