It‘s the North Sea Cycling Route EV12, which I touched today under marvelous local weather conditions. Shetland contributes not only 336km to the overall length of 5942km, the cycling route also ends here in the north of the archipelago.
After a long time I had to turn the lever towards left side riding but it was all safe thanks to the little traffic and a very respectful approach of the cars and lorries towards us unprotected bikers.
Great ride through great landscape!
Fair winds…
After 72 hours the wind has started to calm down and my long awaited bike ride came back onto the top of the list.
Although the total length of the island’s tarmac is in the range of 30km covering each and every house and side track, I opted for a short trip and paid a second visit to the lighthouse at the southwest tip of the island.
Tomorrow is a no wind day!
Fair winds…
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…
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 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 enjoying this fantastic island, either on foot or by bike. It is small but once you reduce the pace there are many things to discover, which we never appreciated on our previous visits. Weather and temperatures allow, or better invite, for the daily swim in the sea or just relaxing while absorbing the warmth from the sun.
Boat work is progressing slowly in accordance with the natural pace adhering to this land pile in the sea, called Anholt.
SY Magic Cloud with Johannes and his cheerful crew left this morning while we decided to stay on for a few more days.
Fair winds
The photo above shall illustrate the insignificance of the human being walking across the dune in context to mother nature. Further down the road towards the beach we get reminded of the rubbish Germany left behind after WW2. A thoughtful ride under the sun!
Fair winds…
Today‘s short focus ride took me out into the magnificant dunes South of Skagen. Magnificant not only because of its sheer size but also its kind of composition. Fantastic gravel biking through unspoiled colorful nature. 👌
Fair winds…
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