What do you associate Norway with? For me it’s snow, huskies, the Northern Lights, lots of islands and boats and fishing – in fact, if a Norwegian isn’t on skis he’s on a boat! In November of 2014 I visited Norway for the first time. We sailed up the coast, calling at Alesund, Tromso and Alta – way, way up in the Arctic Circle – and Kristiansund on the way back down. We learnt a bit about the Sami culture, had a few sightings of the Northern Lights, went husky sledding, saw whales and survived a Force 10 gale! See my post ‘Winter Wonderland’ for the whole story.
I must pay a return visit in the summer!
The exciting Atlantic Road 
The Atlantic Road 
Some stunning sunsets in Norway 
Islands and sailboats 
Watch out for that island!! 
Ol’ Blue Eyes! 
Arctic Cathedral, Tromso 
Vessels of every shape and size here 
Cross in a typical stave church 
Snowy scene at the husky centre 
Beautiful (noisy!) huskies 
300 dogs at this centre – all raring to go! 
One of the many ferries in Norway 
Waiting for the tide – or to sell us his catch! 
Really? 
Our knowledgeable guide at the stave church 
Little House on the Island 
Kennel on stilts to keep the dogs cosier 
Bridge in Kristiansund 
Kristiansund 
Lofoten Islands – balmier climate 
The organ at the Arctic Cathedral, Tromso 
The mighty sea 
Stunning views 
A Sami campfire 
Picture postcard scenery 
A stave church 
Force 10 gale brewing – our Danish captain steered us safely through it 
Another stunning sunset 
Vessels in port 
A wacky window display