Norway Vesteralen Spring 2006
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Norway Vesteralen Spring 2006 Day 6'shopping' in Sortland, driving north following the 82 in the direction of Andenes, heading west for the coast and enjoying Andøya...Click on the photographs for a high - resolution view whenever a magnifying glass is present! An even higher resolution is usually available on request. Re-use for non-commercial purposes is permitted, for commercial purposes it's negotiable: Paul W.M. Oor, pwm.o@hccnet.nl |
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Don't forget to visit www.vesteralen.nl Tip: Always stick by the traffic rules, especially speed limits; the fines are draconeous... |
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The bridge at Sortland... |
Saturday morning shopping in Sortland... |
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Just north of Strand, facing NW to Gåsbol, the cruise ships of the Hurtigruta pass through the fjord of Gåsbol dayley, on their 11 days/34 stops voyage between Bergen and Kirkenes. http://www.hurtigruten.no |
Following the 82 to the north, passing the Fortfjorden |
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Some of the bridges look like ski jumps, like this one near Risøyham, crossing the Risøysundet to Andøya |
Leaving the 82, moving west and passing lakes near Nordmela, along the North Sea coast |
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Following the north sea coast to the south, watch the assemblee of mptor home and caravans in the picture on the right. Many Norwegians own a motor home or caravan and get together in weekends to meet friends and family 'halfway'. |
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Joining the 82 to the south again, following the Risøysundet and passing Dragnes, Meby and Reinsnes with numerous lakes on the eastside |
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Thanks for your interest in this page. This page was updated July 20, 200611 o'clock PM... getting ready for a good night rest, preparing for the return flight --> |
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