Yay!! how big?!WE HAVE FISH FOR DINNER TOMORROW.
The Jumar's at no. 32 go on holiday (From Spain to ????)
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Two fish big enough to share, Pollack I think, but they are a different colour. One is very bronze with colours in its scales. Sad really to kill them
but we'll enjoy eating them.
Photos when cooked would be lovely ( no head or eyes please!!)Two fish big enough to share, Pollack I think, but they are a different colour. One is very bronze with colours in its scales. Sad really to kill them
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Two fish big enough to share, Pollack I think, but they are a different colour. One is very bronze with colours in its scales. Sad really to kill them
Caught a few tonight....ventured the rough side of the man made breakwater...it became a little precarious in the drizzle...boulder hopping on greasy granite....however the fishing was good.....keeping the largest for tomorrow's dinner....quite a few weaver fish here.....two local fishermen warned me of them....for those who are not aware, they have a dorsal spike that is very poisonous..
Didn't land any.....
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Done our first ferry crossing today and are now at a "pay" marina. 150NOK with free washing machine/dryer and shower. Unfortunately "we" don't appear to be able to operate these "facilities".
On the way we parked up for coffee and a walk around a lake.
And now, especially for @Anthea M our fish pie, no heads or eyes visible (no fish visible either but you'll have to take my word that it was in there, accompanied by a few prawns)!
And our "park for the night"!!!
On the way we parked up for coffee and a walk around a lake.
And now, especially for @Anthea M our fish pie, no heads or eyes visible (no fish visible either but you'll have to take my word that it was in there, accompanied by a few prawns)!
And our "park for the night"!!!
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In a bit of a panic, 'cos it seems a bit busy after what we've been used to, we decided to try to get on a parking on a marina at Hjelmandsvagen during the morning in between changeover!!! The ferry goes from here as the continuation of the road number 13 so we expected it to be busy. On arrival there were two motorhomes about to leave and the Norwegian guy we spoke to said there had been three overnight!!! We've been here all day and we're we're now three!!! It's on Park4Night but not CamperContact so we wonder if it's not widely known.
Lovely place though.
Three of us had a bike ride (Norman had a tweaky back so stayed with Lester).
We rode 41 km altogether and our turnaround point was at an old ferry port, closed about 30 years ago. A local lady told us this.
Ros stretching (as you do!!!)
On arrival back we were given some Sia? fish for tomorrow. Tonight we've had Martin's cod he caught this morning as a starter and now we're having British sausages with stir fried veg. Photo may follow but it's cooking as I type!!!
Lovely place though.
Three of us had a bike ride (Norman had a tweaky back so stayed with Lester).
We rode 41 km altogether and our turnaround point was at an old ferry port, closed about 30 years ago. A local lady told us this.
Ros stretching (as you do!!!)
On arrival back we were given some Sia? fish for tomorrow. Tonight we've had Martin's cod he caught this morning as a starter and now we're having British sausages with stir fried veg. Photo may follow but it's cooking as I type!!!
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The sky is grey and the sun is getting lower (although it'll still be light at bedtime) but I've got a shot across the water.
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So far, whilst fishing, Martin has met (apart from local Norwegians) Polish, Romanian, Hungarian and Syrian fishermen. All of whom have been very friendly and helpful and passed on their local knowledge!
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So that was either a MASSIVE starter or a very small Cod!
We (Martin) thought it was a trout but the local fisherman he showed it to said it was cod.
It was delicious, better than the Pollack.
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Pollack isn’t a particularly tasty fish, however it’s great in a Thai curry sauce as it stays nice and firm.
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We started the day with (a different three) going for a walk. Martin had a mild migraine. It was forecast to rain and we have had some but just after we arrived at our parking 4 the night spot at Sand the rain stopped 
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On our walk before we caught the ferry
We then arrived at Sand. Six places only in the paying parking 100NOK. The free parking didn't have views.
On my return from taking a photo of Martin I upset a family of swans. I was hoping Ros was quick enough to get the "shot" she didn't disappoint.
but just after we arrived at our parking 4 the night spot at Sand the rain stopped .On our walk before we caught the ferry
We then arrived at Sand. Six places only in the paying parking 100NOK. The free parking didn't have views.
On my return from taking a photo of Martin I upset a family of swans. I was hoping Ros was quick enough to get the "shot" she didn't disappoint.
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Ros and I have just been to the salmon ladder. The official area closed at 7 pm but we could look over the fence. Ros saw a salmon attempting to jump while I was taking a photo through the fence!
We both then watched a duck trying to coax her brood UP the waterfall. SHE was struggling and the (many) babies had no chance. I hope they survive their parent's caring mothering!!!
We both then watched a duck trying to coax her brood UP the waterfall. SHE was struggling and the (many) babies had no chance. I hope they survive their parent's caring mothering!!!
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Today my "Travel Company, Hermes Travel!" failed on our daily walk. Walk found and map board and waymarks followed but we didnt get even half a view . Can't win them all 
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We serviced the vans and started our drive towards the Telemark region. Tonight were stopping at a bobilpark, where we and maybe two others have paid!!! We'll sleep easily anyway!!! The leccy availability was all taken for the later arrivals, so we've hooked a Dutch van up through ours, hence it being close to us.
Ros and I (and Lester) have just had another walk to a Lester Swimming Place, via the local white church.
. Can't win them all .We serviced the vans and started our drive towards the Telemark region. Tonight were stopping at a bobilpark, where we and maybe two others have paid!!! We'll sleep easily anyway!!! The leccy availability was all taken for the later arrivals, so we've hooked a Dutch van up through ours, hence it being close to us.
Ros and I (and Lester) have just had another walk to a Lester Swimming Place, via the local white church.
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Still enjoying great weather! Scandinavia is enjoying some of the warmest temperatures it has seen for some time according to weather maps I've seen.
As is most of the rest of the world, with the exception of Greenland I think.
As is most of the rest of the world, with the exception of Greenland I think.
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Still enjoying great weather! Scandinavia is enjoying some of the warmest temperatures it has seen for some time according to weather maps I've seen.
As is most of the rest of the world, with the exception of Greenland I think.
We had a small blip yesterday but it's back to sun again now and forecast to get hot again over the next few days.
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Now in Telemark. Not posting a photo of our parking area cos it's not pretty. A huge area between lakes and the road!!!
The walking is pretty good though. Done a short one today and foraged enough bilberries for a crumble for dinner.
The hill on these photos is our destination for tomorrow's walk.
This last photo shows just how dry it is here. The area in the left foreground should be a small lake. There's just a puddle there ATM.
The walking is pretty good though. Done a short one today and foraged enough bilberries for a crumble for dinner.
The hill on these photos is our destination for tomorrow's walk.
This last photo shows just how dry it is here. The area in the left foreground should be a small lake. There's just a puddle there ATM.
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I’m loving the photos and looks like you are all having fun!
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Anthea, fun is what we're having. We've never travelled together before, but a better combination couldn't be found. Equal maybe !!!
We're so compatible in so many ways. And the sharing of cooking has been made soo easy. We are, however, running out of imported food and drink, so soooon reports may be a little fraught when we have to purchase such things as cucumber at about £2.50 a piece etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!!!
You don’t need to loose weight so Martin will have to be on serious fish catching!!! Can you forage food there?
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We can forage but Martin can't fish now cos he doesn't have a permit. He can only fish in the sea or in fjords. We're now in river and lake country so it's a no no.
Looks like a serious hit on the cards is coming up
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We did our hill walk. First deliberate error. First pick the right hill 
. We were heading upwards but not to where we thought we were going 
but we were following the red T marks so couldn't go wrong. Our hill (Kista) was as nice as any other!
Leaving the parking at 9.00 am.
Sun already high in the sky.
"Our" hill is on the right!!!
Topping out.
And having a rest.
They just couldn't resist
Looking back through the cotton grass. One of the few plants flourishing at the moment.
Four hours of walking in the heat and we were ready to sit in the shade back at the vans.
. We were heading upwards but not to where we thought we were going but we were following the red T marks so couldn't go wrong. Our hill (Kista) was as nice as any other! Leaving the parking at 9.00 am.
Sun already high in the sky.
"Our" hill is on the right!!!
Topping out.
And having a rest.
They just couldn't resist
Looking back through the cotton grass. One of the few plants flourishing at the moment.
Four hours of walking in the heat and we were ready to sit in the shade back at the vans.
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Well done and a thimbleful of contraband as a reward?!!
Thimbleful???
Without the contraband definitely. Just started on one of the "pillow" boxes
. Martin is getting low on beer though, not helped by me having a cooling glass today .
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First hiccough of the day the Hagstroms van threw a wobbly and didn't want to start. An intermittent problem apparently.
Just got on the road when our battery symbol and STOP flashed on. We'd had a slight squeak under the bonnet for a day or two but things were now more serious.
Managed to park up and Martin and Norman investigated to find a belt split in two!!! Maybe more technical info input will be posted by those more in the know. This was the cause of no battery charging, no power steering etc.
Insurance in Madrid were called and they put in motion our recovery. Whilst we were waiting the heavens opened, so if we had to sit inside now was as good a time as any.
Taken from the comfort of Hagstrom's van.
We now have two nights at the garage, along with Ros and Norman who insist on staying with us, where, hopefully, we can get the belt replaced and hand over the credit card once more.
What is it with our van and Norway???
Just got on the road when our battery symbol and STOP flashed on. We'd had a slight squeak under the bonnet for a day or two but things were now more serious.
Managed to park up and Martin and Norman investigated to find a belt split in two!!! Maybe more technical info input will be posted by those more in the know. This was the cause of no battery charging, no power steering etc.
Insurance in Madrid were called and they put in motion our recovery. Whilst we were waiting the heavens opened, so if we had to sit inside now was as good a time as any.
Taken from the comfort of Hagstrom's van.
We now have two nights at the garage, along with Ros and Norman who insist on staying with us, where, hopefully, we can get the belt replaced and hand over the credit card once more.
What is it with our van and Norway???
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Hope it’s a relatively simple job and isn’t too expensive
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