Trondheim to Geirangar

It's a long way from Trondheim to Geiranger ... 438kms to be rough about it. We took 2 trains, 1 ferry and a hairy bus ride which took us to approx 1500 metres above sea level. The Trollstrigen to Geiranger drive is known as the Golden Route and is the most popular drive and destination in Norway. It is absolutely breathtaking, even on a drizzly day! The bendy roads and precipitous gorges, with its 11 hairpin bends (all named for the people who constructed the bend) were extreme, picturesque, magnificent and somewhat scary. There are wild, fast flowing rivers, steep gorges, sheer cliffs and uncountable waterfalls. Samara describes it as heart palpitating 😊 I call it awesome!! There was a bit of wailing and gnashing of teeth from the occupants of our bus as we navigated the 1:10 incline on the way down into the valley! The weather has changed and we are wearing jackets and raincoats. The scenery is misty, ethereal and damp. Who cares though?? It is still one of the most magnificent places I've seen.
The valley here is relatively warm for Norway and there are strawberry farms and apple trees along the way. Strawberries are sold in stalls at the side of the road - at the equivalent of about $8-9 Australian! - but they are large and ripe and inviting. I say it's warm for Norway, but the top temperature today was 8°. Samara is wearing her layers..Leggi altro