We visited nearby Kabelvåg today and got into some drizzling skies on the way back. Still pretty warm despite the hiding sun. A freshly homemade nutcake à la Kalle awaited us back at our tiny floating home followed by a well deserved solid nap. Kassler with Sauerkraut is on the menu for dinner.
Fair winds…
We got back into the saddles as another sunny day invited for a beach tour. Vik, Haukland and Uttakleiv Stranda, all next to each other at the western shores of Vestvågøy Island were our target destinations. All three beaches have a unique character and preferences will be different but we found all three remarkable and very picturesque.
The 4km gravel stretch around Veggen Mountain was my personal highlight, not only in respect to the hardship for the people of the village before the tunnel was built, but also in terms of scenery being hard to match.
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We are still blessed by the weather and have now arrived in Ballstad on our third Lofoten Island, out of the five. There are various options for berthing within this largest commercial fishing village on the Lofoten nowadays but we opted to join the local boat club, which has a few berths for visitors. The warmhearted welcome by the harbour master Geir was exceptional friendly and informative. We will probably get stuck here again for a few days…
The logistics ride to nearby Leknes got Susan back into the saddle.
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It was a day packed with activities. A morning walk followed by an afternoon bike ride. From originally one night in Nusfjord, we will probably end up staying three, minimum, still discovering new aspects. We like this place and its special atmosphere of the Nusfjord Village & Resort. Tomorrow is a fishing day.
The Whale Museum at the edge of the village and the nearby Lighthouse were on our wish list for exploration and fittet perfectly into a morning program. Nice, informative, stylish. Fellow sailors have reported a group of five to six Orcas already sighted nearby in the Vestfjorden. We need to stay tuned.
My afternoon ride took me to the northern side of the mountains again, today without a change in weather conditions.
One of my target stops was Lofoten Seaweed, an interesting company, which has passed the start-up phase as CEO & Co-founder Angelita explained to me over the counter. Almost twelve employees contribute to the local production with a steady revenue. More staff needed. I wish, I had time.
My second target destination was Myrland Strand, a highly ranked beach on the island of Flakstadøya. Spread around in the sand, the large boulders leave a special note. It’s said to be popular under winter photographers. Deserted, apart from three Swedes having pitched their tent at this gem.
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Nusfjorden was high on my wish list. It has a tiny Gjesthavn for 4 yachts only within a historical fishing village. The uniqueness comes through the fact that the whole village is privately owned and nicely turned into a museum.
A bike trip in the late afternoon hours took me to the northern side of the Lofoten Archipelago. Quite surprising, how the weather changed completely with the mountain side, from clear blue skies to cloud patches to finally fully overcasted conditions. The temperature drop was noticeable not only because of the missing sun. Overall another intense intake of natural nutrients from a gorgeous landscape.
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We extended our stay in Reine on short notice by one day as it did not feel right to leave without having been to the nearby Bunes Beach. Therefore we took an interesting 2.5nm dinghy ride to Vindstad (instead of the ferry), from where the short hike starts. First along Bunesfjorden and then crossing a small ridge before arriving at this gorgeous sandy dunes beach. The are not enough high prizing words to describe this beach. Tons of photos under Komoot.
Leaving The Lady one hour before low water should not only allow us a short cut through a very narrow and shallow little bridge on our way to Vindstad but also ensure we arrive in time before the tourist ferry spills out the crowd. We just made it but one more time felt that peak season tourism in this part of the world is still very pleasant.
This year’s polar days are over now!
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We left The Lady just after 6am and got symbolically ticket numbers 8 & 9 out of approximately 1000 tickets issued per day for the climb up to the top notch aerial viewpoint over Reine. 7 hikers were already on their way back.
After 1978 perfectly arranged solid stone steps, the so called Sherpa Stairs, we arrived on 448m altitude and enjoyed a comprehensive view over Reine, its associated fjords and the Lofoten mountains. On the way back the increased number of lined up climbers became obvious.
Fair winds…
The northerly wind keeps blowing at 25kn and my ride along the coast was first governed by these headwinds. It peaked here and there due to the nozzle effect caused by the surrounding mountains. The return trip became a sugar ride bumping into some Ride & Seek Adventure Bikers on tour.
The village of Sund itself lies remote, off the beaten track, cute and lively. The scenery, topped here and there with some icing sugar clouds, one more time well worth the effort.
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I explored a tiny little part of a comprehensive water collection system today on my easy little hike. Lakes on different elevations, waterfalls, rivers, swamp areas, etc., all contributing. Stuvdalsvatnet becomes finally the central lake and drinking water reservoir to supply potable water within the area. I am not sure yet, this natural water get’s further treatment or not before it leaves your tap at home. In any case, camping and swimming, for example, are not allowed in the whole area besides other imposed restrictions.
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A remains ahead of B not only in the context of the alphabetical order but also in terms of Anabiotics trying to fight the infectious Beast crept in and nesting in my body. Feels like Amoxil has started to take the upper hand! Cross fingers. Apart from a very light bike ride to the neighbouring village called Reine, rest and recovery remains the priority but I could not solely sit, surf or eat and sleep anymore.
Reine is magnitudes more touristy compared to my lovely Sørvången but nevertheless very beautiful.
Fair winds…
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