Day seven and here we are in Bodo looking all a bit weatherbeaten but happy!
We have over 500km in the bag, have battled wind and weather, broken one gear shifter (Tiagra) and are suffering one rather swollen knee (Tim's). So far so good.
And when we are not cycling we are generally eating - anywhere and everything!
We camped every night, including two wild - well and then there was that night when we rolled into campsite at 21.45pm in the pouring rain and must have looked so pathetic that the camp owner offered us a lovely log cabin for no additional costs.
Yes, the people here in Norway are very nice - we got free ferry rides and tasty chocolate as a reward for battling against the rain. In Trondheim we also got "interviewed" by Agnetha, the journalist who caught us on the street. She is doing an article on Trondheim, the tenth best cycling city in the world.
Little did she realise that we had not done any cycling yet!!
Nevertheless we made it into the regional newspaper of Trondheim.
We travelled mainly on the R17, to make our way between Trondheim and Bodo. Part of that were quite a few ferry journeys.
So today we are in Bodo (above artic circle) having a break. We got some cream for Tim's knee which needs some rest and a few less km's for the next couple of days. Tomorrow we are heading out to the Lofoten islands which promise to be spectacular. The weatherforecast is not great (more heavy rain) so we,ve hit the bike shop for some overshoes - but we are promised "big sun" for friday - so that'll be great. 24hr day light taking a bit of getting used to.
Hello Sara and Tim, Wow! Your photos and report are so welcome.We think you are surviving so well despite weather, bikes and injury! The islands will be spectacular and you can 're-charge' the next two days taking in the beauty of them. Our thoughts have been with you every day so thanks for this update. Dad absolutely loved his Father's Day card!! Helen and Mum off Tuesday to Friday on adventure by themselves. (not Bodo!! this time)
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Great to hear your news and hope leg and weather improves! It sounds like we have been better staying here in uk - getting lots of sun! Mum and Helen off on a trip - chester zoo, hotel with spa and massage, then horse riding 2 days near Llangollen. Will let you know how it goes.
ReplyDeleteLots of love. xxxx
ps fathers day card very amusing!
Hey Sara, congrats! Loch Lomond is same old as ever, it's not the same without you but glad you and Tim are having fun!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to more updates :)
Crystalxx