We’ve been lucky to have a reliable supply of house sitters enabling our ability to travel. Recently we flew to Alesund (pronounced Olasund), Norway to visit friends:
Since 2019 we planned on visiting each other, but a pandemic got in the way and plans were cancelled. Last year they came to Canada and this year was our turn to visit their idyllic country. Despite having our flights cancelled twice by KLM, resulting in a rescheduled trip that was two days longer than planned, the three flights were on time and we ended up with seats together in a row of two.
We were especially appreciative that the weather cooperated so we could enjoy the sites including two of the Norwegian Scenic Routes. You would need many trips to see all 18. These highways include elaborate visitor’s centres, walkways and adequate parking, all free of charge. It also seems there are geocaches at each spot, making it especially appealing to me. Not so much for the anticacher.
The Atlantic Route:
On the way we experienced the Norwegian ferry system, much different from our BC Ferries. As they are considered part of the highways (as ours are supposed to be) the ferry to Molde ran every 20 minutes and were fast (a 35 minute voyage) and quiet, as they are electric.
We visited the fishing village of Bud:
Approaching the visitor’s centre, we crossed the bridge that looks like it ends midspan.
Looking out toward the rocky North Atlantic:
To be continued…
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