The images presented were taken in the 1990's. Taken as prints, there is degradation when going from print to digital images. Also, where we were traveling sometimes delayed processing for weeks or months and humidity played havoc with the undeveloped film. Still, I wanted to share our experiences through the pictures we took.
Sept. and Oct. 1997. Spending September and October cruising around the dense scattering of islands between Bergen and Stavanger was a marvel. Having daylight until after 10 PM was very convenient. We could easily island hop from one anchorage to another without much stress. There was always a safe harbor when bad weather threatened, and with the absence of other boats, we didn't have to fight for a spot or a place to anchor. So many harbors, so many anchorages, so many islands. Apart from the fact that winter was so close, and we didn't know where we were going to spend it, we had a great time!!
One of our favorite anchorages--Paraket. It had an "S" curved entrance lined with granite walls. We had the place to ourselves. It was one of the first places in Norway where we used large metal rings pounded into the granite walls to secure Bijou. There wasn't enough room to anchor. Provided good protection for anything Mother Nature threw at us. August 1997. We successfully crossed the North Sea to Norway, arriving on Saturday, August 9th, 1997. We spent August thru October cruising the west coast. Everywhere we went people remarked at how long the summer was lasting. We were lucky!! We enjoyed the long days with the sun shining brightly until after 10 PM. Our U.S. flag flying on Bijou's spreaders always drew comments. Not many people venture to Norway from California!! Stunning vistas, incredible landscapes and friendly, helpful people made our choice to venture north a decision we were glad we had made. Fedja, north of Bergen. Cool little town. Because during most seasons, the weather is more challenging by this time, most amenities for boaters are closed for the season. With this unseasonably warm, pleasant weather, they still closed so we were often left with no services. BUT that also meant that no one was out cruising around so there was plenty of room to secure Bijou, often without having to pay anything. |
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