Because of the road closure yesterday in the north of Senja, we set off again today to explore the island. This time we took the route on the other side of the island to reach all our marked points. We wanted to reach a particular mountain top, but again a road was closed. So we were content to take a round trip around the base of the mountain. From there, the view was nice too. And besides the view, there were also many edible mushrooms. Fortunately, Pia knows a lot about them. So we were able to collect numerous mushrooms for our dinner. Sautéed in a pan with lots of butter, they taste just wonderful!
The good thing was that here again we found one of the numerous river streams where the kids could bathe – although the water here was also ice cold to the touch. But as the saying goes – cold hardens. Apparently, this only applies to children – because we adults just dipped our toes in, it was so cold.
After this refreshing bath we left for the south-western end of the island. Here on the map you can follow our route. Again there was breathtaking nature. Even though it seemed a bit like Switzerland, it felt completely different. Somehow nature here is rougher and more real – unfortunately I can’t put it into words any other way. In any case, it is fascinating and incomparable. Both the coasts and the mountains are breathtaking. You can see the other small islands in the North Atlantic from here. Furthermore, you can see barren naked mountains in the distance – and if you look very closely, you can still see a little snow on the peaks glistening in the sun.
Back at the hotel, it was time to pack and prepare for our departure from here tomorrow. What do we have planned for tomorrow? Well, we’re going to take the ferry to Lofoten and look around a bit. Come along and follow our journey to Lofoten.