Just to share a few pics from my recent spring adventure.
Background is that my wifes relatives had a big gathering in Trondheim, and they were all flying.
I declined as I have travelled with my MIL before, and I cannot do that again.
So my wife, who I now love even more dearly said;
«But why don’t you ride your motorcycle?»
So after two seconds thinking( I’m a bit slow..) « OK, I’m in».
The shortest route is 1000 miles return, but I opted for the long and winding roads.
Going up north I took the scenic route via the fjords in western Norway.
Going back I took the mountain and inland to the east route.
1300 miles total, but probably even more smiles.
A bit on the chilly side…temps between 41 and 50.
Very crisp air!
Shared hapiness is double hapiness, or something like that.
Stu
ps I have already fogotten about the fuel prices, now equals to $9 pr us gal…..my fuel consumption avg to
43.5
First stopover at a river in Aurland.
Veery peaceful, but too cold to sit outside….41˚
From a tiny place named Olden.
Roadworks always gives me a chance to take some pics.
I know I should stop more often….
This is what you get for $30 at a cafe named Fjellstova.
Fish and chips, quite good.
My second stopover was at Ørskogfjellet. Wet and cold, but the cabin had a nice shower, and I brought some Rhonewine in one of the panniers.
Another fjord….
Gary Larssons impression of the same views….
A stretch as far out west as you can come. Atlantic ocean to the left. If you can zoom in the picture, check the angle of the bridge in the background…insane!
At destination in Trondheim I was greeted by the cat Lexi, who approved of my dyi comfort seat.
From the eastern return route. This is Dovrefjell. 48˚
Riding into Mordor. 50˚
The park is part of a memorial site for soldiers who served for United Nations.
After almost nine hours in heavy rain and strong winds, it felt reeealy good to stop at my daughters little cabin and light a fire,
and putting on some dry socks. Stayed for two days.
Evening view at 10pm.
I don`t wanna go home….
Background is that my wifes relatives had a big gathering in Trondheim, and they were all flying.
I declined as I have travelled with my MIL before, and I cannot do that again.
So my wife, who I now love even more dearly said;
«But why don’t you ride your motorcycle?»
So after two seconds thinking( I’m a bit slow..) « OK, I’m in».
The shortest route is 1000 miles return, but I opted for the long and winding roads.
Going up north I took the scenic route via the fjords in western Norway.
Going back I took the mountain and inland to the east route.
1300 miles total, but probably even more smiles.
A bit on the chilly side…temps between 41 and 50.
Very crisp air!
Shared hapiness is double hapiness, or something like that.
Stu
ps I have already fogotten about the fuel prices, now equals to $9 pr us gal…..my fuel consumption avg to
43.5
First stopover at a river in Aurland.
Veery peaceful, but too cold to sit outside….41˚
From a tiny place named Olden.
Roadworks always gives me a chance to take some pics.
I know I should stop more often….
This is what you get for $30 at a cafe named Fjellstova.
Fish and chips, quite good.
My second stopover was at Ørskogfjellet. Wet and cold, but the cabin had a nice shower, and I brought some Rhonewine in one of the panniers.
Another fjord….
Gary Larssons impression of the same views….
A stretch as far out west as you can come. Atlantic ocean to the left. If you can zoom in the picture, check the angle of the bridge in the background…insane!
At destination in Trondheim I was greeted by the cat Lexi, who approved of my dyi comfort seat.
From the eastern return route. This is Dovrefjell. 48˚
Riding into Mordor. 50˚
The park is part of a memorial site for soldiers who served for United Nations.
After almost nine hours in heavy rain and strong winds, it felt reeealy good to stop at my daughters little cabin and light a fire,
and putting on some dry socks. Stayed for two days.
Evening view at 10pm.
I don`t wanna go home….
Wow - I have always loved Norway. I have family in Trondheim, so have been there many times - never on a motorcycle though. I'm amazed that you even took the time to convert speed, distance, and temperature as I'm sure your brain typically works with metric numbers. What a ride!
