Norway in June

[Milly]

After posting negative comments on corrosion and tax I thought I would share some pics and positive vibes from our recent fabulous trip to Norway.
This is why we love our Calis after all
Double ferry was part of the adventure with stops on the way in Amsterdam and Denmark.
Travelled the south west fjord region which was every bit as stunning as the pics.
Kristiansand - Mandal - Stavanger- Odda -Flam -Lom - Geraingerfyord -Gjendeheim - Risør and back to Hirshals ferry
So what have we learnt
1.Get an auto pass before you go - we had a fremtind which was straightforward but there are others
2. Wild camping possible anywhere (prime spots are taken very early in the day)but camp sites are nicer to be close to habitation and showers!
3. Classic walks in the south west (pulpit rock / trolls tongue / besseggen ridge) are mad busy so if you don’t like walking in crowds…
4.Fuel was cheaper than the uk (just)and now prices are so high in supermarkets here food comparable
5. Exception being alcohol (could double your meal check) and eating out (city prices)
6.Fyords are very cold for swimming
7. You feel good about the van when the 1000s get back on their cruise ship and peace descends on Gerainger
8. Flam railway fascinating if somewhat bizarre with a stop to see a strange woman in a red dress floating about to music up the hill
9. Care with speed limits needed as they change all the time 30/40/50/60/70/etc (no tickets so far in the post)
10 Great for practicing your 13.5 x table
We were lucky (very) with the weather but loved Norway and hope to return…