Monthly Archives: January 2020

Do we spend time in a big city or find a secluded anchorage? We were about to skip Bergen altogether, but fate had other plans for us.

Between dodging squalls, we have one beautiful and sunny day as we cross into new territory on the coast of Norway. We’re prepared to wait out another strong blow in an anchorage just outside of Bergen..but find they don’t take kindly to people dropping the hook.

So, into the city center we go. Once the weather clears up again we tour the town and take the train up to the lookout for some spectacular views of the city and fjords.

Enjoy!

Much love from Norway,
Jessica, Matt & Georgie

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The weather is quickly deteriorating, and we need to get out of Norway!! The question is, what are the winds going to do, and where will it allow us to go?

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Wow, it did not take long for the season to quickly change from summer into an early fall. As we work our way back down the coast of Norway we’re faced with constant rain, heavy winds, and beating into seas.

While catching some rest in the town of Kalvag, we go over our route planning to show the options of where we can go from here and what kind of weather we need to do it. But before that, we take a hike through some beautiful trails around the island, with great lookouts over the harbour and heather lined footpaths along the shore.

Much love from Norway!
Jessica, Matt & Georgie

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After traveling up the lengthy Geirangerfjord, it’s time to check out the town and go on some waterfall hikes.

After arriving in Geiranger Norway, we travel through this quintessential town which has no shortage of mountains, waterfalls, sheep, goats, and amazing views.

With only 24 hours before we need to shove off again, we try and fit in as much as possible…but make the promise that we will definitely be back someday.

Much love from Norway!
Jessica, Matt & Georgie

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Checking off another Norway bucket list item, we head up the Geiranger Fjord.

This week we bring you YET ANOTHER episode that I have been looking forward to for a long, long time.
As we make our way south along the coast of Norway, we pop into the Geiranger Fjord, which we rushed past on our way north. Listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, it did not take long to see what all the hype was about.
Before we could even make it to the end of the fjord and the cute little town waiting for us, we must have seen hundreds of waterfalls along the way. If you were to make ONE trip to Norway, we’d recommend this as your stop.
Stay tuned to see why.
Much love,
Jessica, Matt & Georgie

Making our way down the coast of Norway we run into a few less than ideal sailing conditions. One day we’re stuck in fog that gives us 75 ft of visibility, and the next day we run into a menacing thunderstorm as we approach our anchorage.

With all the small outer lying islands and rocks that run along the coastline of Norway, we’re constantly checking our radar and using multiple charts to make sure our boat stays exactly where it needs to be.

Much love from Norway!

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