From Spain to Norway - the long way round

[jumartoo]

Wheel/brake/bearing combination holding up we decided to detour slightly to the north to cross the Asfluitsdijk which we'd last done 30 years ago to go to a wedding in Friesland! Unfortunately it was still misty when we crossed so the photos are poor. We'd picked a campsite and, when we eventually arrived there after about 10km of detours, we found they were hosting Oogst & Pompoenfair. We were waved into the parking and we eventually managed to get onto the campsite! We were given free tickets to enter the Autumn and Pumpkin Fair as consolation!

A quick browse around, all we fancied were some heavy wooden outdoor tables and chairs which were out of the equation, as impossible to transport, but seemed a good price for the quality, and we returned to the van to have lunch.

Staying here again tomorrow to cycle out to the coast of Bergen!!!

Tuesday down to Hoek de Holland and Wednesday Sutton on Sea!!!!!!????? Maybe!

 

[jumartoo]

Another cycle by numbers route done again today but in grey weather. Fortunately it didn't spoil the ride as it was quite warm.

The route we chose went through forests to sand dunes, the North Sea, the town of Bergen and then alongside canals and lakes.

An ingenious sliding road!

 

[jumartoo]

Tomorrow we're on the ferry to Harwich and on Wednesday were at Jasmin Camping meeting up with @Jenben for the Charity Coffee Morning.

 

[Robert Clark]

Great pics Judith
Thanks for sharing

 

[gus-lopez]

Thanks Gus...good idea...but we have made about 10 ferry crossings with 2 still to go, so its vital then.....I could examine the problem wheel but as we are nearing professional help I intend leaving it. It really isn't that big a problem since having new caliper and pads fitted in Norway.

Having had a rummage on the 'transit forum' I think you might be on the right track with handbrake cable sticking on at times. Especially if they are the originals. Lever return can be ruled out as you had that part replaced I believe ?

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[jumar]

Having had a rummage on the 'transit forum' I think you might be on the right track with handbrake cable sticking on at times. Especially if they are the originals. Lever return can be ruled out as you had that part replaced I believe ?

Sure...thats a possibility Gus, will be having the van serviced when we get back to the UK, this trip has knocked up 15,000 km so a good look at everything is required before we return to Spain...

 

[jumartoo]

We're now in the UK be so I feel I'll put this thread to bed.

It's been a trip of many parts and which has opened our eyes to the potential for future trips.

My expectations of Norway might have been a bit too high but most probably it was the weather we had for a large part of it that affected our feelings! It is a beautiful country and we're planning a return trip to the south of the country next summer.

We're in the UK until 10 October when we get the ferry to Bilbao and then back to Totana. So back the short way!

We're at Jasmin Camping for the Macmillan Coffee Morning organised by @Jenben and if we get a few decent photos I'll post them on here as my Swan Song

 

[Riverbankannie]

It's been a great thread, will look forward to next year with you!
See you at the coffee morning tomorrow......virtually.

 

[Robert Clark]

Very much enjoyed this tread Judith, especially Martins fishing exploits.
Was planning a return trip to Norway next summer but are now re considering after seeing how you suffered with the weather.
Hope you manage to get the van fixed without too much trouble, and if you find yourselves at a loose end you know where we live.
Hoping to pay you and Martin a visit after Christmas

 

[Baileysbus]

Thanks for a great thread Judith . Suitably inspired by Martins fishing exploits I now have a couple of rods and reels permanently in the van

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[DavidG58]

enjoyed following you round 'literally' for some of it sorry we pinched your weather, although more accurately it seemed to clear as you moved on we just got very lucky

safe travels back to Spain, we might just make that trip down there in the spring need to buy a different bottle of gin though, yours has been drunk a few times over now

 

[Langtoftlad]

Thoroughly enjoyed the thread, thank you for the words & photos

 

[scousebird]

Thank you for letting us share your travels

 

[big map]

Great thread Judith thank you.

 

[jumartoo]

Thanks for all your kind comments.

Small but select Coffee group.

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[Al-Di]

Thank you enjoyed yours and @DavidG58 exploits,

may pop in and see you next year,

 

[Greenway]

Thanks for posting this really enjoyable thread

 

[Jenben]

I have really enjoyed your thread Judith not only for the lovely pictures and great descriptions of where you have been but also for the revelation that Martin is now a fishing fanatic