{"id":7967,"date":"2017-08-24T17:20:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-24T17:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?p=7967"},"modified":"2019-05-22T18:22:38","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T08:22:38","slug":"tourist-route-14-lofoten-part-1-norway-%f0%9f%87%b3%f0%9f%87%b4-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?p=7967","title":{"rendered":"Tourist Route 14 Lofoten (part 1), Norway 2017 \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><b>Travelled: 45 kilometres along TR14 from \u00c5 to Flakstad Beach, The Lofoten Islands<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Visited: Driving the TR14, stopping wherever, free.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Stayed: Beach-side picnic area at Flakstad Beach, free, toilet and bin. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/D32aLqzgbnCuifub8\">N68.10391, E13.28362<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>We plan to follow tourist route 14 through the Lofoten Islands over the next few days. The Lofoten are a chain of islands links by tunnels or bridges, they are separated from the mainland Norway by the Norwegian Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The map above should give the Lofoten Island some reference in their position to the rest of Norway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Map.png\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>The Lofoten (TR14) tourist route map of the website.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Lofoten_\u00c5_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>We enjoyed a quiet evening in \u00c5 last night, once the line marking team finished re-marking the car-park about 9.30pm. &nbsp;The Hymers enjoying some sun, this morning whilst we get ready for a walk<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Lofoten_\u00c5_2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>There is a walking track from the car-park up into the hills overlooking \u00c5, so we wander up to capture this view.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Lofoten_\u00c5_3.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Quick selfie to annoy the children.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Lofoten_\u00c5_4.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>The walk also provides a nice view back to the village of \u00c5, as well.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Lofoten_\u00c5_6.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>A tiny plant beside the path, with it&#8217;s three red berries.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Lofoten_\u00c5_9.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Walking through the car-park in \u00c5, I spot this old fire service tender re-birthed as a camper car.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We really seem a bit lucky. &nbsp;Our first morning on the Lofotens and weather is wonderful&#8230;.sun, clear blue sky and no wind to speak of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Lofoten_Moskenes_2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Driving north from Moskenes, joining the E10 the road opens up. So we can relax and enjoy the view.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Lofoten_Moskenes_5.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Pam has the binoculars out looking for whales \ud83d\udc33?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Lofoten_Reine_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Near the village of Reines, we stop for a couple of minutes and marvel at the reflection.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Lofoten_Hamn\u00f8ya_2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>The fishing village at Hamn\u00f8ya spans either side of the bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Lofoten_Reine_2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>It&#8217;s seems like a morning to drive over bridges.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Lofoten_Reine_6.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>As well as open tunnels, we prefer these because you get a view.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Lofoten_Ramsberg_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>We roll on towards Ramsberg before stopping for lunch.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Lofoten_Flakstad_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>It&#8217;s only another 5 kilometres to Flakstad Beach. We stop at the picnic area and fall in love with the view, so decide to stop.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Lofoten_Flakstad_2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>We decide on an early finish today and find ourselves a spot in the car-park. &nbsp;We have had several long days recently and the sun is out and the bird are singing (well they probably are as they headed south for the winter 3 weeks ago) so we go for a walk, then just relax.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael and Pam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"bpp_credits\" style=\"clear: both; float: right; width: 200px; height: 70px; text-align: right;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.blogpadpro.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"vertical-align: middle; font-size: 8pt; color: #999;\">Edited with BlogPad Pro<\/span><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; padding-left: 5px;\" src=\"http:\/\/files.blogpadpro.com\/images\/speech-bubble.png\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\"><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travelled: 45 kilometres along TR14 from \u00c5 to Flakstad Beach, The Lofoten Islands Visited: Driving the TR14, stopping wherever, free. Stayed: Beach-side picnic area at Flakstad Beach, free, toilet and bin. &nbsp;N68.10391, E13.28362 We plan to follow tourist route 14 through the Lofoten Islands over the next few days. 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