Norway reached !

[Kirsten]

Next 2 days I was running high temp so the Nortrip site we went to is a bit of a blur, was a desolate farm that we took 2 ferries to ( who knew the ferries there only ran every 2 hours and you have to reverse on when they arrive ) answer everyone else in queue for Other Ferries who were snickering at us as we waited. People on farm were lovely but the hard standing was a patch of gravel some way off, farm was full of peacocks,snakes ( caged) and it was all ‘ a bit funny’ as youngest grandson says.
Hot footed off island - shop at the ferry was 24/7 card opening unmanned - very hi tech compared to farm.
Arrived in Etne after a bit more reversing, little campsite on waters edge a bit old fashioned some hook up had 2 pin plugs, but again a jaw dropping drive.
InStavanger we parked in a car park and walked into town where there was an unexpected flotilla of steam boats in the harbour and a lot of 1920s cars .Found a street with hippy-type cafes and shops- very different , then a car park in Øldberg for the night

 

[Barriesimpson]

That was our impression too (outside of Bavaria where there were perfect).

I too was surprised at just how bad the roads are in Germany, at least so far...

 

[Kirsten]

Then on to Flekkiford as we had some time before next night, which was initially a boring drive along the coast - advertised as a tourist route but initially only for tourists who adore fields of potatoes and barns…. But then it turned into a landscape of smooth magma, black and grey , covered by glaciers in another age and eroded down to the magma by time. Pictures won’t do it justice , mine certainly won’t, but it is IMO a must see….
Then a comfortable day early for ferry we parked in Kristiansand ready for leisurely day only to discover all ferries cancelled for next 2 days some storm approaching which made drowning more likely. Panic and chaos as we planned alternative routes to get to Calais for Friday, much searching of net and last min we got a late ferry that day with a different provider and I hacked n sniffled over th Hertshalls arriving at 8, couldn’t get into the aire nearby so parked on street, up n at em this morning, many discussions about Where to Go and What About Hamburg … blown about on motorway like a leaf now at this place tonight , walked into town(there isn’t one !) for Sittensen tomorrow for a stroll after Hamburg if we get through roadworks


* was over £100 each ( today’s first post - figured the sensitive souls won’t be reading this fully )

 

[Jon Stewart]

We leave on Friday next week, I, set up with youtube and tiktok, even bought a drone.

This might be useful for you if you haven't considered these yet...

UK Operator and Flyer registration (about 1 hour to get. Operator required in UK)

Get a Flyer ID and Operator ID | UK Civil Aviation Authority

Take the test and register

www.caa.co.uk

EASA operator / flyer registration for EU (and I believe EEA)
Required in EU.

Drone operators & pilots | EASA

As part of our series on drones this Christmas, EASA has compiled for you some information on the main differences between a drone operator and drone pilot in the leisure category (known as the “open” category). After reading this simple explanation, and following the guidance, you will be ready...

www.easa.europa.eu

FPV Drone association.
£5m public liability, but limited to UK territories.

FPV UK The Drone Association with £5m Public Liability Insurance

Flying a drone? Become a member of FPV UK to get advice, support & £5 million public liability insurance covering the UK and Europe

fpvuk.org

Don't know about public liability insurance in EU

Fpv covers UK and EU

Also, app called Drone Assist, useful for checking hazards and no fly zones.

Drone Assist - Flight Planning - Apps on Google Play

Fly Drones Safely - UAS Pilot Support - Maps, Ground, Airspace & Weather Checks

play.google.com

 

[Avo]

Great post, we are thinking of Norway for next year. Thinking of late spring or late summer/Autumn. (August/ September)
Do you have winter tyres fitted to your vehicle ?

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