Friday, September 7, 2007

Galdhopiggen August 11



Galdhopiggen is the highest mountain in Norway at about 8100 feet. It has extensive glaciers. Note in this picture the climbers roped together in the center heading for the ridge on the left which is the route. Note also in the lower left the reindeer hanging out on the glacier to cool off and escape from the mosquitoes. We drove from Boverdalen to the Juvasshytta hut (valley to moutaintop). Cousins Ingrid and Heidi climbed Galdhopiggen earlier this year.

Boverdalen August 11


Housekeeping in Boverdalen!

August 10 on the road

Stave church in Lom























Just shopping!

At Dalsnibba at 4500 ft with Geiranger fjord far below. Scary road to top! But cars and buses from all over Europe including Poland, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Russia. On our way inland (east) to Boverdalen in the heart of Jotunheimen National Park.


Lunch on the fjord on August 10. The 1:30PM Hurtigruten can be seen leaving (center) while the ferry to its right is arriving. The big white cruise ship has been in the harbor all day.


View down the fjord (Seven sisters waterfall in the distance)

Above Geiranger August 9

View from the bathroom!


Our hotel (with the red roof)







Heidi and Maria (Julie Andrews) making friends