Guildetun

Heading back north again!! Another beautiful day, near perfect for cycling. Had to pinch myself! Over lyngen fjord on the ferry first thing then northwards -past Lyngen lodge where Helen and I stayed for our 25 th wedding anniversary treat last year. Popped in but closed for the season ( or hiding from the smelly cyclist?) then a series of fjord side flat/ undulations interspersed with significant hills over to the next fjord. And the next. And the next. Caught up with Jan and shared a coffee then was caught up by Patrick the Swiss cyclist going quite a bit quicker than me but his lively chat had me pushing the pace and got me up the final 400m hill. The scenery is much more austere here- above the tree line, with extensive snow patches and lots of reindeer. Accommodation is pretty much on top of the hill with extensive views of endless rolling mountains. Midsummers "night" tonight...And the first signpost to Nordkaap!!Read more