20/08 Norway, France

Langesund is not a small place but the center area is manageable. After the leisurely breakfast I took a stroll to “town” hoping for a coffee shop with internet to catch up with postings, etc. But I was not hopeful indeed. And as hope dies at last, I followed a man towards what looked like a store. Arriving there the shop had attached a wonderful cafe area and – internet access for free. Did lots of work…

Rolling onto the ferry meant to say Good Buy from Norway. I had so many moments of peace and happiness, of awe for the beauty of their nature.

Arrival in Hirtshals after quite a shaky crossing.

The rest of the day led onto the superb Danish highways in strictly souther direction. Now it was time to look forward to warmer temperatures and different experiences.

I skipped the plan to stop in Alborg and carried on to a highway parking spot near Suldrup much further to the south.

The plan was to spend some time in Drammen and work on the Blog and the carry on to Langesund to await the ferry on Monday, 14.09.20, 14h30. It almost turned out that way.

From Drammen

Found Starbucks quickly and spent time on time-travel.net

But on the way to Langesund I got appetite for a last round of golf in Norway, found the club in Larvik, got a tee time within 20 minutes and a great couple, Knud and Cordula, to play with. What a piece of luck.

Which led to a rather late arrival in Langesund. And strangely enough a lady was sitting on some stairs of a closed cafe, followed me to the place where I wanted to park and advised me where the official (free) parking was around the corner. How friendly of her.

This morning I took the bike into a different direction and found of course new places of interest.

From the way back along the river a rather creative zone.

Only when I moved the bike back onto the rack I realised that my air pump was missing and the smaller lock which was taken out of the small bag. Friendly enough they left me the spare tube 🙂

Around lunch time I took the motorhome to Sjoeylist Marina Camping. Also a rather plain site but with all facilities and safe.

Again onto the bike a exploring semi island of Bygdoy which has all sorts of Museums, forests and beaches.

From the Maritime Museum of course

Greetings from Kon Tiki and Thor Heyerdahl

The way back to the Marina led through woods and along beaches most relaxing. Started the routine to find a place for coffee and internet and was successful. When I left the young waitress asked a few questions regarding my travels and home page. Which was nice of her…

My Garmin navigation directed me on a side route to Oslo which showed a lovely agricultural countryside. It was leisurely peaceful ride. I just could not find a place for a coffee.

On arrival I found surprisingly quick a suitable parking area. Not for free here, 300 Kr ment 28 Euros for 24 h. It was very near a hotel and the city center. Took it. After a while organising myself to a ride to town I realised that I would not like to meet some of the characters passing through around me at night. So I parked neared to the hotel in the front and jumped on the bike.

The wind was chilly, the excitement limited, so I went back to my place. Again in the hotel lobby I had the usual cappuccino and worked on their internet. Could not be better.

This would become the day of waterfalls and bridges again. Whereby the stretch between Andalsnes and Lillehammer I drove on Wednesday, 26.08.20, about two weeks ago the first time.

From excellent engineers and brave workers.

Not for the faint hearted, eh?

From a creative mind.

Back in Lillehammer, same parking, same Cafe in the Park, same lady in the fountain radiating her beauty.

Between Kristiansund and Alesund is the rather famous Atlantic Road. Unfortunately I had rain and strong side winds to keep me busy on the steering wheel. I just had the smart phone attached to the windscreen and took a video.

Atlantic Road.

Not only on the Atlantic Road but all the way to Alesund I was in a storm with strong headwinds and side winds so that I needed 4 bar on my air suspension on the rear axle. Heavy rain showers made the pleasure perfect. Short dry spells in between.

In Alesund at last.

The picture showing myself in the blue jacket was taken by a young lady waiting for her friend. She advised me to go up the steps to the restaurant in the distance. I would have missed that probably.

Alesund from the hill. Reminded me strongly to Reine. A german speaking gentlemen called it the most beautiful town in Norway.

So many ladies coming up suddenly, I could not resist to document this 🙂

From the way back to the motorhome.

On the way back to the motorhome (which parked in a very unromantic but free area), I found again a “Quality Hotel” from the same group as in Kristiansund. I went in for the cappuccino and worked on their internet for quite some time.