{"id":8006,"date":"2017-08-25T16:53:24","date_gmt":"2017-08-25T16:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?p=8006"},"modified":"2019-05-23T06:19:03","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T20:19:03","slug":"tourist-route-14-lofoten-part-2-norway-%f0%9f%87%b3%f0%9f%87%b4-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/?p=8006","title":{"rendered":"Tourist Route 14 Lofoten (part 2), Norway 2017 \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><b>Travelled: 134 kilometres along TR14 from Flakstad to Kabelv\u00e5g<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Visited: Nusfjord and Henningsv\u00e6r villages, free<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Stayed: Storv\u00e5gan Museum car-park in Kabelv\u00e5g, free, just a bin. &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/fxrTw7edpBPKdUsh6\">N68.20796, E14.45468<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Coninuing our journey along tourist route 14. &nbsp;Although we take a detour along the 815 today.<\/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_2.png\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>I have again added tourist route 14 map for reference.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Laying in bed this morning we can hear the surf pounding on the rocks. &nbsp;The wind is up as well. &nbsp;Norway is a contrast of weather so we will see what unfolds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Nusfjord_0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"825\" height=\"1466\"\/><figcaption>It appears we are to be punished for yesterday&#8217;s glorious sunshine.<\/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_Nusfjord_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Our first stop today is Nusfjord, descibed in the Lonely Planet as picture postcard fishing village from a time long past. &nbsp;This is Nusfjord with the village in the distance.<\/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_Nusfjord_2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>The car-park is up a hidiously steep hill behind the village as you can see.<\/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_Nusfjord_3.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>It&#8217;s still early and nothing much is happening so we wander about doing the things Koreans do, such as taking pictures of each other with giant dried cod fish heads.<\/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_Nusfjord_4.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>My turn, bit smelly down wind.<\/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_Nusfjord_6.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Nusford, whilst it was a fishing village, its main income was derived from processing cod livers into oil. &nbsp;The mustard building is the old factory, the small red building are houses (now tourist accomodation).<\/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_Nusfjord_7.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>The only new structure in Nusfjord is the viewing platform. &nbsp;Designed and built by students from the architectural school in Oslo. &nbsp;Yes that&#8217;s a big hot tube on the far side.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michaelandpamstravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/TR14_Nusfjord_8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"825\" height=\"1100\"\/><figcaption>If find feeling a little peckish, there are plenty of dry fish snacks on offer in Nusfjord&#8217;s general store.<\/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_Leknes_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>From Nusfjord we drive north and join the E10 again. &nbsp;We cross from Flakstad\u00f8ya Island to Vestv\u00e5g\u00f8ya Island via a deep road tunnel. &nbsp;We stop at Leknes to service the Hymer and do a little shopping.<\/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_Leknes_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Leaving Leknes we take the old highway, the 815 rather than follow the E10. Our plumbing friend on the ferry said it narrow but great scenery.<\/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_Leknes_2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>It seems very isolated out here on the 815. &nbsp;However if we stop for a break, Pam jumps on the iPad and gets the latest goss on the Grandchildren. &nbsp;It doesn&#8217;t matter it&#8217;s always a lighting fast 4G service. &nbsp;The Norwegians certainly have there internet sorted.<\/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_Leknes_4.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>The scenery is constantly changing around every corner in Norway. The road is generally narrow but easy going, we only pass about 3-4 cars in the 40 kilometres till we re-join the E10.<\/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_Henningsv\u00e6r_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>We turn of the E10 again this time for Henningsv\u00e6r<\/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_Henningsv\u00e6r_2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>We arrive in Henningsv\u00e6r mid afternoon. It&#8217;s cold (a bit past chilly), so we get the gloves and beanies out.<\/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_Henningsv\u00e6r_3.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Whilst Henningsv\u00e6r tries to maintain is fishing village feel, it&#8217;s no Nusfjord. They have paid parking and a myriad of touristy shops.<\/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_Henningsv\u00e6r_6.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Mind you&nbsp;<span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Helvetica;\">Henningsv\u00e6r<\/span>&nbsp;still has an appeal. I like boats and the view of the mountains beyond make it worthwhile.<\/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_Henningsv\u00e6r_8.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Our visit to Henningsv\u00e6r complete we return to the E10 and continue for Svolv\u00e6r.<\/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<p>We roll into the LPG service centre in Svolv\u00e6r just before 4pm. &nbsp;Pump in LPG is as common as rocking horse poo in Norway, so fill when you can is the recommendation. &nbsp;We changed over to our second LPG cylinder yesterday and its nice to make sure we have full tanks of LPG before crossing to border. &nbsp;As there is no pump in LPG in Finland !<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The very abrupt lady at the front desk (obviously someone&#8217;s ex-wife) says &#8216;no gas today, come back tomorrow&#8217;. &nbsp;I mistakenly asked the &#8216;gas nazi&#8217; why, its only 4pm ? &nbsp;Like a Seinfeld episode she took back my bread roll and stated I would be banned if I asked anymore questions, stating &#8216;be careful or no gas for you&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So the overnight options in&nbsp;<span style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #f3f3f3;\">Svolv\u00e6r look fairly poor, so we drive back a couple of kilometres to the museum car-park in Kabelv\u00e5g to have a look.<\/span><\/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_Svolv\u00e6r_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>So we share this spacious car-park with 4 other campers.<\/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_Svolv\u00e6r_2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Bonus Photo: Only Chinese and Korean tourists by beer in Norway. We have been here for more than 3 week on the stash of beer we brought with us. But I cannot leave the place without trying the local brew. So I venture into the supermarket and purchase a can of Nordland for NOK38 or A$6. &nbsp;What can I say, the Lidl beer is still a winner and hits the spot at \u20ac.29 or A$0.60<\/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: 134 kilometres along TR14 from Flakstad to Kabelv\u00e5g Visited: Nusfjord and Henningsv\u00e6r villages, free Stayed: Storv\u00e5gan Museum car-park in Kabelv\u00e5g, free, just a bin. &nbsp;N68.20796, E14.45468 Coninuing our journey along tourist route 14. &nbsp;Although we take a detour along the 815 today. 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