Left early today with both Chris and Bill sharing the driving. The scenery is awesome with our travels getting to high altitudes close to the mountain snow level. It is hard to believe that in winter it is ski and skate season where rivers and lakes freeze solid everywhere, and the landscape is buried by snow and ice. It is a surprise to see snow in summer within spitting distance. Bill drove the worst part of the route called the Trolls Ladder. This consists of steep hairpin bends at dizzying altitudes in the fog. Chris decided enough was enough and told Bill it was time for him to drive. I became the official photographer, snack kitchen and back seat driver.
The first views of the Geiranger Fiord were breathtaking and well worth the grueling miles to get there. We decided at this point to catch the car Ferry which leaves the Wharf to Hellesylt which is a trip of about 65 minutes through the Fiord. Very scenic. What better way to transport your car and get an excursion at the same time. After arriving at Hellesylt, we decided to travel a little further a field to get us closer to Bergen which we are heading toward tomorrow. This evening we are staying at Stryn ( known for its trout fishing , summer skiing and glaciers) in a two bedroom tourist cabin. It is very practical with 2 bedrooms, shower, kitchen and the like. It has a birch and grass roof which a lot of homes have in this country. It is great insulation for winter or summer. We jokingly say this cabin offers lake, rural and mountain views. How good is that? Went shopping. Norway has a supermarket chain named KIWI which as a franchise are as prevalent as Foodtown but not as big. Had Pizza for dinner with a yummy breakfast to follow in the morning. Expecting a 6 hour trip to Bergen so plan to leave early again.
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