Re: FF2: Filling in the Suburbs
Posted: 21 Jan 2024 14:31
Starting a new trip - from Bardufoss eastwards to Alta. We'll be crossing eastern Troms county, and there's plenty to see.
We've left Setermoen, and Bardufoss lies ahead. Alta is over 400 km away, so it's quite a long drive by my standards when touring.
Picking up a heavy load of Maple Syrup. Pancake lovers in Alta are going to have a field day.
The weather was beautiful as we headed towards Nordkjosbotn, where the E6 meets the E8 that goes to Tromso. Just ahead is where I accidentally plunged into the trees last time.
Sadly, the nice weather didn't last, but at least it's realistic. I doubt they get too many sunny days up here, even in the summer. Nordkjosbotn now lies behind us.
Junction just before Skibotn. The road leads south from Skibotn to northern Finland, where we will be heading in a few sets' time - to the ProMods town of Karesuando, though that's actually just over the border in Sweden.
Skibotn.
Loving all the coastal driving you can do here.
Careful!
Olmmaivaggi - fantastic place. It was at this point that I decided that great scenery like this deserves better lighting, and resolved to do a second trip in the other direction.
There's a 'secret road' heading left just before the tunnel, so I took it.
It's a bit more picturesque than just going through the tunnel, but doesn't lead anywhere. Nice to find, with some great views.
And we're down again, at the other side of the tunnel. A worthy detour!
This is the small town of Storslett, which lies maybe 2/3 of the way from Bardufoss to Alta. You can pick up some jobs here, and indeed I will when it comes to the Karesuando trip.
Leaving Storslett.
We've got a bit of climbing to do before we reach Sekkemo, the last place on this route that's still in Troms. That will have to wait till next time.
Cheers! Krigl
We've left Setermoen, and Bardufoss lies ahead. Alta is over 400 km away, so it's quite a long drive by my standards when touring.
Picking up a heavy load of Maple Syrup. Pancake lovers in Alta are going to have a field day.
The weather was beautiful as we headed towards Nordkjosbotn, where the E6 meets the E8 that goes to Tromso. Just ahead is where I accidentally plunged into the trees last time.
Sadly, the nice weather didn't last, but at least it's realistic. I doubt they get too many sunny days up here, even in the summer. Nordkjosbotn now lies behind us.
Junction just before Skibotn. The road leads south from Skibotn to northern Finland, where we will be heading in a few sets' time - to the ProMods town of Karesuando, though that's actually just over the border in Sweden.
Skibotn.
Loving all the coastal driving you can do here.
Careful!
Olmmaivaggi - fantastic place. It was at this point that I decided that great scenery like this deserves better lighting, and resolved to do a second trip in the other direction.
There's a 'secret road' heading left just before the tunnel, so I took it.
It's a bit more picturesque than just going through the tunnel, but doesn't lead anywhere. Nice to find, with some great views.
And we're down again, at the other side of the tunnel. A worthy detour!
This is the small town of Storslett, which lies maybe 2/3 of the way from Bardufoss to Alta. You can pick up some jobs here, and indeed I will when it comes to the Karesuando trip.
Leaving Storslett.
We've got a bit of climbing to do before we reach Sekkemo, the last place on this route that's still in Troms. That will have to wait till next time.
Cheers! Krigl