Vigeland Park Oslo
November 1, 2023
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Lets Almost Go See a Waterfall in Norway: Vettisfossen
November 11, 2022
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The day could not have been prettier. Light rain, but gorgeous light. And peak Fall leaves. And waterfalls everywhere you look. The funny thing is, though we hiked about 13km, we never made it to the big waterfall! Ran out of light.
I guess we’ll just have to go back
THIS is not the one! But look. Spectacular does not even begin to describe this walk.
We had some very late lunch very near the top at an old farmstead and village.
The turn around point.
The Backyard (well, mountain) in Tyinkrysset
November 11, 2022
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Sometimes walking out the door and around back is the best way to hike. We bushwhacked up through juniper and blueberry towards a small lake where fish are rumored to live. Tyinkrysset, Norway is beautiful.
This little stream is just up the road a few hundred meters.
Here are some pictures of our walk in the mountains.
A view of the valley.
Chilly Romey.
Panorama
Our intrepid hosts at the top. Our fearless leader Nova was dressed for the weather.
We love being in Norway.
Coffee and brown cheese? Nova says yes.
Kongevegen, Norway Hiking and the Stave Church
November 8, 2022
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The trail, built by hand with horses and carts through steep mountain passes, is incredible. Like a movie set. This is one hike in Norway not to miss. We did a few kilometers day hike to the Stave Church completed in the 1180s.
The Kings Road is what Kongevegen means, BTW. The scenery at peak Fall is stunning and magical.
Romey and the logo bench.
Just up over the pass the first view of the Stave Church.
We approached from behind (with a herd of sheep). These are not the sheep!
Our fearless leader Nova.
Don’t eat the mushrooms.
A quiet moment of conversation.
A boy and his dog!
An impressive waterfall on the drive home.
Coffee stop.
And back home for beer and a small fire. This is the only kind of smoking that I like to do.
A Hike to the Backwards Waterfall
November 8, 2022
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It’s pretty far to get to the waterfall, and the directions are tricky.
Maybe it’s that way?
Should we follow the reindeer?
And you have to stop by the visitors center snack place where they have really nothing. No coffee today, no waffles, nope, no water, sorry only candy made from juniper berries.
But there it is! Upness in a waterfall.
OK. Not the best waterfall in Norway, or really even the most interesting. But there were reindeer!
Peekaboo romey.
On the way home we dreamed of bubbles.
Norway in a Nutshell with Romey
November 27, 2021
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This iteration of Norway in a Nutshell was a one day jaunt out of (and back to) Bergen. Things got underway early (around 8:40) at the Bergen train station. The trip went Bergen–>Voss–>Gudvangen–>Flåm–>Myrdal–>Bergen (through Voss). Arrival at home was 6pm.
Of course the day was perfect and the light was beautiful. Even the clouds of Bergen parted temporarily as we departed.
Norway in a nutshell vehicle 2 is a bus. pic.twitter.com/UPXDplAuzw
— noplasticshower (@noplasticshower) November 25, 2021
Norway in a nutshell vehicle 4 is an old train. The flåm train route is one of the best rides on the planet. (Paging @SteveBellovin) pic.twitter.com/Vf3jpQj39E
— noplasticshower (@noplasticshower) November 25, 2021
Here’s how the day went. After a delicious breakfast in Bergen at the Børs hosted by the delightful Dalia, we walked to the plastic-wrapped train station and found our place.
It was still early in Voss and the 15 minute connection wait for the bus was uneventful.
The bus to Gudvangen is roomy and nice. But no wifi this time (WTF?!). The trip took about an hour, leaving 45 minutes to have some cocoa and walk around in Gudvangen.
A crystal clear day with little wind left the Fjord a gigantic deep mirror.
Since we were touring on off season (and during a pandemic), snacks were harder to come by than on previous Norway in a Nutshell runs. Even the ferry (which usually has a nice snack bar with various food items) was limited to coffee and tea. Bring along some snacks.
The two hour ferry ride is nothing short of stunning.
These days, the ferry (which can comfortably hold 400) is a super modern, quiet boat with lots of room. It is also fast.
Just as we departed, some base jumpers blew in from on high. Check out this spectacular landing.
We called ahead to the Flåm for a pizza from the bakery. This is a good move! The pizza was delicious and it was great to walk in and have a hot pie waiting.
Then it was a 3 minute amble over to catch the Flåm–>Myrdal train (one of the steepest inclines in railroad) in an historical vehicle. Here we go.
The climb really is remarkable.
A short stop at the waterfall is always in order.
Romey also takes a video. (These bits are for Emily.)
And then on to Myrdal with some daylight remaining (remember, the sun sets around 3:30pm in late November).
After a few minutes at the top, the train to Bergen arrived. Then it was three hours back, arriving just in time for dinner with friends (including Vemen and Hovard this time).
Back home in Bergen.
Four days on skis (Norway)
April 27, 2019
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Day one involved cross country skiing. This is not a thing we do well. We got better.
At least there were waffles and beer! Though I think that home brew knocked my internals out of whack.
Day two was also cross country.
On the third day, we arose from the dead and did some downhill.
Then it was back on the grindstone for more cross country.
The Hike! Don’t Forget the Hike!!!
October 19, 2017
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Humans hiking is a-ok. Specially in Nor-way.

No Sun, Yes Murderous Troll

Here’s looking at you!

Yes, go UP!

Bearable Beauty

Snacks, Naps and Maps

From Up

Downward magical, too.

And Scary for Some…

Because you don’t want to be It’s Dinner!

Nearing the end. only 2 kilometers to go!

Bye!