Almost that time again !

[KiwiKev]

Just checked the schedule for the ferry (I'm at work), seems only relevant departure from Lysebotn is 07.20 tomorrow morning.
And I forgot to tell you to watch out for sheep!

He's an Aussie, they know what to do with them


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[Xlratr]

I warmly recommend, instead of taking the E39 from Kristiansand towards Stavanger, take the 9 north until you reach Rysstad, then westwards over the mountains towards Stavanger.
Lovely roads, and you get the chance to go down to Lysebotn at the bottom of the Lysefjord. Possible to take the ferry on one of the most spectacular fjords, going past Pulpit Rock, and in any case plenty of hairpins down to Lysebotn!

@Huzo. That road down to Lysebotn is something special! [emoji3]. Not much there when you arrive, but that's not the point is it? That road.....


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[pebra]

He's an Aussie, they know what to do with them


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Are you insinuating that I should have warned the sheep?

[Huzo]

Just checked the schedule for the ferry (I'm at work), seems only relevant departure from Lysebotn is 07.20 tomorrow morning.
And I forgot to tell you to watch out for sheep!

Yes you did ! BOM!!! Actually there were some fairly good looking ones as it got a bit darker

[pebra]

^^^
Dark? With your speed i was certain you would have passed the sheep in broad daylight?!

[Huzo]

Yes ! Was a great suggestion to take those roads, they are spectacular! However now I am going to just get there. Have entered Nordkapp via Svolvaer and following it. Weather may not last..

[pebra]

Yes ! Was a great suggestion to take those roads, they are spectacular! However now I am going to just get there. Have entered Nordkapp via Svolvaer and following it. Weather may not last..

Ok, ok, I get the idea, you're in a hurry, so stick to the GPS, it'll be mainly straight tunnels, you won't be distracted by the scenery  -

[Huzo]

Ok, ok, I get the idea, you're in a hurry, so stick to the GPS, it'll be mainly straight tunnels, you won't be distracted by the scenery  -

Don't think for one second mate that your idea wasn't great, it was and still is... However I just want to get my photo at the top and then down to Sicily this time.

[Huzo]

Some funny stuff...




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The bastard's going in the blue bin if it "CARC's" itself !!!

[Huzo]

Top little spot for an AGM or gathering 




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Somewhere near Trondheim (I think)!!!
A local asked me today how I was gunna' get to Svolvaer, he didn't believe me when I told him I didn't know... I just put in the destination to the Tom Tom and follow what I'm told.
Just like being at home I've actually forgotten what day it is

[Xlratr]

Top little spot for an AGM or gathering 




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Somewhere near Trondheim (I think)!!!
A local asked me today how I was gunna' get to Svolvaer, he didn't believe me when I told him I didn't know... I just put in the destination to the Tom Tom and follow what I'm told.
Just like being at home I've actually forgotten what day it is

I guess you know this because it isn't your first time in that part of the world, but going via Svolvaer on the way up only really makes sense if you take the ferry from Bodo and ride north through the Lofoten. It would be a pity if you just followed the Tom Tom and ended up in Svolvaer having to turn around! [emoji23]

Don't forget to enjoy the ride!


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[Huzo]

I guess you know this because it isn't your first time in that part of the world, but going via Svolvaer on the way up only really makes sense if you take the ferry from Bodo and ride north through the Lofoten. It would be a pity if you just followed the Tom Tom and ended up in Svolvaer having to turn around! [emoji23]

Don't forget to enjoy the ride!


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Yeah that's the advice I got of another bloke, but I didn't want to get to Bodo and find the ferry was either just left or way too dear or had a hole in it or, or, .... Bugger it ! I'll take the bike. That's the good thing about Alzheimer's, even though I'm backtracking, I get to see new and interesting places !

[Xlratr]

Well Ok, but it's a pretty inconvenient detour if you're trying to make time. Maybe this will help you decide. Here are the ferry times from Bodo to Moskenes (Lofoten). Sailing time is 3 to 4 hours. Price seems to be NOK 444. (EUR 47)




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[Huzo]

I'm at Moi Rana, when I get to Fauske, I'll decide whether or not to go to Bodo.

[Huzo]

Thanks Ex, I've had a look at that and it'd seem silly not to...

[oldbike54]

 Peter , mate , looks like you are having fun  More pics please .

 Dusty

[Xlratr]

If you do cross over, it might be wise to take a very early ferry and make as much use of the morning as possible. From 1400 onwards it's looking wet! (On the mainland too by the way!)



Your friendly neighborhood Guzzi travel service! [emoji16]


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[Huzo]

You're a helpful bugger !!! Thank you, I wish you were here to tuck me in...

[Xlratr]

Sorry sir, we don't offer that service! [emoji15]


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[Huzo]

I didn't get a shot, but there I was today filling up with Bli Frie or whatever they call the stuff that makes the Guzzi go, and I happened to look across at the door of the servo. Well bugger me ! There as large as life was a promotional poster of the most fantastic American country music singer Norway has ever vomited forth.
He had a ten gallon hat on a five gallon head, and looked like he'd just come from the moose wrangling semi finals or similar... The thing I couldn't figure was, if you're trying to imitate Alan Jackson, do you really need the bright red beard encircling your entire head?? He'd have been more at home on a Tuna boat on the Arctic Ocean in a force four gale. The poster said, "Tonight, for one night only" thank bloody goodness for that. It was the most cringeworthy thing you could imagine, he had the same cheesy grin as Troy Mc Lure on the Simpsons, and was clutching an acoustic guitar that big it'd make a Gretch Falcon look like a Ukelele, I expected Tucker Mc Elroy and the good old boys to come lurching around the corner in a Winnebago any second.. Priceless !!!

[Huzo]

Sorry sir, we don't offer that service! [emoji15]


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Unlike you not to " lend a hand", and we were getting on so well

[Huzo]

Leaving Moi Rana. Raining incessantly, so direct to the Nordkapp and IF  it seems like a good idea and the weather comes good, I'll do the Svolvanger thing when heading South. Thanks for the assistance Xlratr, I may well still use it.

[Huzo]

And this...

[Ozrider58]

Hi Huzo, it's certainly a wet European summer. I'll be in or around Mandelo late august. Don't know if you will be that far south by then. Going well mate.

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[Huzo]

Hi Huzo, it's certainly a wet European summer. I'll be in or around Mandelo late august. Don't know if you will be that far south by then. Going well mate.

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Good to hear Oz! My plans for Italy are a bit half baked at the moment, but around there is second to none. Spending some time in Germany later, visiting the Mohne dam and Eagles Nest (Hitler's retreat)... Now a tea room. Will stay in touch .

[Xlratr]

Looks like it's pretty damp up there above the Arctic circle. That's a pity! Although it may not get *sunny* it does at least look like it might be less wet the further north you go. Here's the current rain radar picture for where you're headed.

Hang in there [emoji3]




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[Huzo]

Thanks you guys. I won't be put off no matter what. Anyway I know it won't be wet @ the Nordkapp, someone told me it's 71 and a bit degrees and has been since records began! I will take more shots when the light comes good.

[Huzo]

Hi Huzo, it's certainly a wet European summer. I'll be in or around Mandelo late august. Don't know if you will be that far south by then. Going well mate.

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Ummm. Just a rough as guts guess, adding it up on my thumbs. I'm in Svolvaer right now, 2 days to the top then 4 back into Germany, then a couple into Italy makes around 8, so add a couple and I'd could be in Como around the 20th, so might set a date??? Wanna' come down to Sicily for a lap of Mt Etna?

[Huzo]

Left Svolvaer and lunching at Londigen ( I think!). Nothing to photo but wet roads, but looks a bit promising ahead. Currently 4 deg on the passes,but at least the rain is close to freezing, so should bounce right off!

[pebra]

Left Svolvaer and lunching at Londigen ( I think!). Nothing to photo but wet roads, but looks a bit promising ahead. Currently 4 deg on the passes,but at least the rain is close to freezing, so should bounce right off!

I don't doubt that your TomTom has sent you via Lødingen, but I think it's a detour if you're still heading north.
If TomTom also put you on the ferry from Lødingen to get you back on the E6, it would lose most of my respect.

I hope the weather improves!
You might as well know that I haven't even been to Trondheim on motorbike. One day though........ But I won't be in a hurry when riding up there!