It was time to launch and start our journey south to explore more of the country. The morning stared with a spectacular run and then off to the airport to pick up our car and make our journey south. The drive was incredible. Smooth, twisty country roads with road bikers, sheep, sharp cliffs down to the sea and amazing engineering. Noway has been able to connect the dots of islands and fjords with incredible bridges look like the golden gate in the middle of the country side, tunnels that go forever under the ocean and sometimes contain a round about right in the middle under the sea. The day brought us to the Island of Karmoy know for its white sandy beaches in this oil producing part of the country. For this night we stayed, basically as guest, with an incredible welcoming Norwegian women's home. She made us feel right at home in her beautifully restored 4th generation restored fishing home on the edge of the water and a short walk from a stunningly beautiful white sandy beach with incredible water. It was a great reminder that no mater how much you love something, sometimes letting go and seeing what else is new, you might find even more treasures. This also happened to be mistake gone well, as I had messed up a previous reservation and so this addition was a last minute change and wonderful surprised.
All packed up and headed to the train station to get our car for the next two and a half weeks
My early morning run which I was dreading as I have not been running hills much recently but the scenery and my favorite running app - Active - motivated me the whole way and as I sprinted down, briefly making strava segment leader of the day and reminding me of why it is so good to get out on my own and push myself for me.
On the incredibly efficient ferry between Bergen and Stavenger. This major highway between two city includes a ferry that leaves every 15 minutes and was a welcome break from the car.
Dinner (well appetizers) on the coast in the is interesting half resort town, half sea industry town but decently a slower pace and distinctly sea side feel.
Who knew the water could be so blue in Norway. Beautiful quite beach we could have stayed at all day.
Having fun with the lowering sun and the spectacular water.
kids stole the camera!
sisterly love.
sleep well sweet world.