On the 19th of July 2014 we left Haroysund after a rocky start to the adventure and pulled in to the Veternbathavn in Lysoysund, this was our fist Norwegian stop under our own power. Yesterday evening we once again arrived in Lysoysund, this time with numerous stops between Haroysund and the Veternbathavn. A different way of travelling, both for the slow speeds but also without the same rush to reach the Arctic circle.
Off out on a fishing trip
Scenery around Garten area
Low and flat land compared to much of the Norwegian coast
We had spent the night in Garten and just after midday we had followed the ferry out of port and slowly made our way out past the shallows. The area like all of Norway is well marked with recommended routes and bouyage helping you navigate the many rocks and shallow areas.In the distance we could see kjeungskjaer lighthouse, at an average of 4 knots things in the distance stay there for a long time!!
Kjeungskjear lighthouse is a quirky octagonal lighthouse built on a skerry at the entrance to Bjungfjorden.
Kjeungskjear Lighthouse
The building itself was built in 1880 and inhabited until it was automated in 1987, now that would have been isolated! As we approached the lighthouse we decided to go closer for a look, at around 4knots we are the slowest boat in the sea, very quickly everything from sailboats to fishingboats catch up with us. Yesterday though as we approached Kjeungskjaer lighthouse it was something a bit larger closing in on us, the Hurtigruten! We dashed in behind the lighthouse and watched the huge passenger ship race by at around 15knots. As seems to always be the case we stand in amazement how close the large ships get to the land, skerries etc and places that seem worrying to navigate with out draught doesn't seem to phase them!
As the Hurtigruten approached she sounded her horn for the amusement of several people who were getting a tour of the lighthouse.
Chased by the Hurtigruten, I know who will win!
We carried on north following the Hurtigrutens path and deciding to be slightly braver with our navigating we headed through some of the shallower tighter routes which also are quicker. Just as we were approaching one of these areas, squeezed between two rocks a Norwegian Coastguard RIB came speeding past us, causing quite a wake! Carrying on though we returned to familiar scenery as we approached Lysoysund, hard to believe its been almost 2 years since we were here last we tied up in a similar spot to last time.
A friendly chap noticed our boat and came along to speak, a few hours later as we were walking by a summerhouse he called us over and very kindly gave us some freshly caught and filleted Coleyfish! We look forward to enjoying it today, he certainly made a better job of filleting than we have so far, we need to be taught by someone!
One of the many huge ships which sent out massive wakes!
Coastguard main Ship, RIB hiding round the otherside
Again as we have found through our entire trip people have been very friendly and welcoming. Its lovely to be back in Lysoysund, last time we left here we headed for the Arctic Circle in one go, this time, at this speed with around 240miles yet to go we will have many many stops before we reach it!
Lovely evening in Lysoysund
Clouds reflected in the still sea
Today we are completing a few jobs aboard and then going to explore a little in the area. Its a hot sunny day and we're very lucky!
I'm afraid we haven't been very good at keeping you up to date, so here is a quick catch up with a few photos. As we mentioned we left the boat for a few nights in Hitra and below are some photos from our trip to there. While the boat was there we had a little trip to Trondheim (see our other post). Yesterday we moved on from Hitra, nipping across the lead to anchor briefly a short walk from where Haavard was working. We walked round and spotted Rambo, DK Maritimes work boat at the pier. Haavard had seen us approaching on the AIS so knew we were on our way and came out to say hello. He showed us the impressive work they had been doing and shared a beer with us. A very kind and friendly man, hopefully we will see him again on our return, although fingers crossed for no more problems! We decided to move on with weather deteriorating and pulled in to Garten in the early hours.
We are now on the way again heading in the direction of Lysoysund and will update you when we are there.
One of the many narrow passages, quite often coming with a lot of current!
National bonfire day, bonfires everywhere we looked!
We have spent the weekend in Trondheim, Norways third largest city.
Trondheimfjord is long and with few shelters so we decided to instead stop along the coast and get the express ferry in. The ferry does between 30-40 knots and is pretty impressive!
Heres a few photos from our trip, Daniels Stockans t-shirt with Orkney flag (which is very similar to the Norway flag) got a lot of interest!
Trondheim was a very scenic city, full of lovely wooden buildings and greenery. The city was also full of cyclists, Teslas and massive motorbikes! It was a lovely change for the weekend, were now preparing to move further north with Quickstep.
Massive wooden buildings
Colourful buildings
Lovely walking/cycling bridges
Fun wooden steps
We must have seen 40+ Teslas, and hundreds more electric Nissans, BMWs, VW, KIAs etc
A different form of transport for our Norway adventure!
Daniel can pedal while I sit in the trailer!!?
Old boats along the river
Very impressive architecture throughout the city
We had a look through the town centre shops, not that we could afford much with the fall in the GBP - NOK
HUGE bikes!
Quite a campervan when you carry a motorbike on the back!
Amazing campervan
These had driven all the way from France to Nordcap and were heading back to France again
We went along to the Organ recital at the cathedral, gigantic instrument
Interesting buildings everywhere, both stone and wooden
It poured with rain but in the hot temperatures it was quite a relief
A city full of either sports cars or electric cars
Bridge covered in flowers
Interesting sculptures all around
More amazing bikes, lots of mopeds around too
Nice car, with the cheaper to run option in the background!
Lovely sunset
The ferry we took in and back again, amazingly fast!
