Homebound 🙏🏻

There’s a saying: “Above the clouds, the sun always shines,” and that felt especially true on this drive back to Oslo :)

I rolled out of Trollstigens Resort at 08:00 and headed straight south through the morning fog. For 10-15 minutes, I had cold but clear weather between the mountains, and then everything turned into thick, heavy fog with light rain. I relied on the GPS on my bike as my main guide, since visibility was down to 15-20 meters. To top it off, the temperature dropped to between 4-6°C—not exactly warm, even for a Nordic motorcyclist 🥶

A short stop at the beautiful Settafossen waterfall before the fog caught up with me👌

When I reached Dombås, I had the option to go inland and uphill. Although it would take more time, I desperately wanted to get out of the fog and clouds. And, true to the saying, yes—the sun was shining above the clouds :-)

With sunshine, +10°C, and open roads, my mood lifted again ;) 🤩☀️😎

I made a few stops along the way, one of them at a small church by the side of the road, located right on the Pilgrim walking route. This route runs from Oslo to Trondheim and passes this little church, which offers a stunning view! 🤩

I rode through Rondane National Park, which has a truly impressive landscape and is home to 10 peaks rising over 2,000 meters above sea level. I enjoyed every minute of sunshine before plunging back into the clouds and the "back to reality" motorways, which didn’t offer the same thrills as the past few days. But, I stopped for some food and coffee on the way to Oslo and, by pure chance, ended up at the most bizarre gas station I’ve ever experienced. The place was famous for its buns with various flavors, was selling merchandise, and even had local specialties—it was crazy and fun!

Now, back in Oslo, I’m reflecting on the route, the stops, the nearly 1,800 km of driving in 4 days, endless turns, thousands of bridges, and over 20 ferry crossings—not to mention the kind people I met along the way. I’m just feeling grateful: for the weather, for my amazing motorcycle (almost 10 years old now), for having the time to do this journey, and, finally, for all that I have to look forward to as I head home again 🥰

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