My butt got itchy and it was time for another walk across this fascinating island. It feels, as if we are back in April and after finding a weather window between two showers I headed off to explore the Northwest corner, not far from the boat.
The showers passed along at distance, the sky quickly opens up and sun, clouds and sea frame the light show. The landscape provides plenty of requisites, including a sheep not believing that it stopped raining.
Fair winds…
The Fedje slogan – village on the ocean – seems to be very much justified taking into account, that on today‘s 11km strolling tour through parts of the community, you hardly find a spot, where you will not see water when turning your head around. At least there is no other village coming to my mind matching this characteristic, taking floating villages is Asia aside.
I have fully adapted to the slow pace of the island. My work schedule falls behind, nothing critical.
Fair winds…
The latest forecast added a few knots and the gale is touching severe gale conditions now, which corresponds with 9 Beaufort. The closest weather station in Stormark here on Fedje reported actual wind of 39kn, pretty accurate to the forecast. In 6 hours the fury will have moved on. At least this is a short intermezzo but still intense. We picked a good spot to overcome the second gale within 2 month an 2 weeks, since splashing in Kappeln.
My work/leisure program below deck is either accompanied by loud music to overtune the wind‘s howling or ear plugs during a short nap.
Lunch time!
Fair winds…
Another hike took me to the highest elevation on Fedje. It is only 42m above sea level but offers a great view across the island. On some of the lakes, the water lilies start to open up adding some more colour to the overall picture. The sun will take a break.
Tomorrow, there will be a gale going through. Gusts up to 45kn are forecasted associated with all day rain. We have numerous lines of defence out and shall be alright.
Fair winds…
I decided to go fishing today and got the dinghy out to catch some seafood for dinner. After one hour there were three haddocks and one cod in my bucket! Catch number five was a bit too small and went back to the sea.
Everything was freshly made into a delicious fried rice with an Asian and Indian spice mix. My skills in filleting fish show some room for improvement.
Fair winds…
I am glad Susan accepted another Komoot invite for a hike on Fedje. Our after work actvity got completed before the Champagner Friday kicked in. All a bit late but what does it matter with a sunset time of 10:55 pm at the moment!
Fair winds & Good Night!
We are now back in Fedje, where our journey into the Sognefjord started 10 days ago. At that time we knew, that Fedje is a place to return to and we now have the opportunity to explore “the village on the ocean” further as it looks like as if we will stay here for a little while due to the weather forecast.
Fair winds…
Our short trip today from Eivindvik to Skjerjehamn took us through some very picturesque landscape including passing Kiparsundet.
While Skjerjehamn was one of the largest trading ports in Western Norway during the first half of the 20th century, it has now been revitalized by some privat investors keeping local values together. Very nice concept!
Fair winds…
After a very narrow & interesting approach through the Prestesundet we have moored in Eivindvik for the night, a historical Viking place in Norway.
Fair winds…
PS: Another nice hike to a Dagsturhytta got added to our list.
Balestrand is a cruise ship free zone, which can easily be recognized not only by the number of tourists but also by its calm and slowed down atmosphere. Individuals instead of groups strolling around among the locals. Hospitality has a long tradition.
Nevertheless, connectivity makes it easy to explore the region and join all sorts of activities popular within the vicinity, but still on a low scale.
We are moving further West towards…?
Fair winds…
