27.9.2024: Tromsø - Vågnes - ... Tromsø.
The weather turns to the better, so we drive on the western coast of the mainland to the north.
Still not yet completely clear, but the forecast for the afternoon ist good.
On the gravel beach north of Tromsø. View back to the city.
Tromsø.
Tromsø.
View to the north to the island of Ringvassøya.
Tromsø.
Farther north, near the hamlet of Vågnes.
Autumnal colours.
A few houses and the view to northeast to the Lyngen alps.
The water here is named Grøtsundet.
View over the Grøtsundet to the island of Ringvassøya.
View over the Grøtsundet to the island of Ringvassøya.
View to the northeast to the Lyngen alps in the distance, in front the snow-covered Ullstinden (1.093 m).
View over the Grøtsundet to the island of Ringvassøya.
View to the northeast to the Lyngen alps in the distance, in front the snow-covered Ullstinden (1.093 m).
We have parked the rented car at the roadside; all of a sudden, loss of tyre pressure is shown at rear right. We can hear it fizzle - then the tyre is flat.
We have called the breakdown service; I spend some of the waiting time on the beach.
A small beck flowing into the sea.
Ullstinden (1.093 m).
Sitting in the own car pickaback on the breakdown lorry - a completely new feeling of a drive.
The breakdown lorry brings us to a garage very close to the airport. There we are told, that the type of tyre is not in stock. Furthermore, only winter tyres are mounted at that time in Norway. The winter tyres for this car are in Bodø at the moment. The renting company is called, which of course has another local branch at the airport. After a taxi drive of about 1 km we receive a similar car for replacement - this time with winter tyres and spikes!
In the evening, we have booked a Husky farm tour with the possibility to see northern lights. The animals are on chains, but are allowed to run free for several hours every day. They are extremely friendly and enjoy being caressed. In winter, there are sledge tours on offer. We are guided to the dogs and get a small supper.
The sky is clear, but at first nothing can be seen.
A small bit of colour now is added to the milky way.
Getting more ...
... a weak stripe now visible on the picture only ...
... and finally, a faint, with the naked eye grey stripe can be seen, crossing the milky way., only green with the camera. If the sun has not been active, there ar no lights, even on a clear sky ...