Storyline: Scandinavia
Fry, Jun 20
Bergen, with about 294 000 people, the second most populous city in Norway after Oslo, is also the wettest Norwegian city. It also is the rainiest city in Europe. Continue reading “Bergen”
Trondheim
Storyline: Scandinavia
Wed, Jun 18
We love Trondheim. Trondheim, the Viking capital along the river.
Arrived late last night after about 10 hours of spectacular train ride from Bodø. The train pulled into the station at 22:13. The area around the train station is in construction so although the hotel was 5 minutes away it took us some time to get through the mud and find our bearings. Continue reading “Trondheim”
Bodø
Storyline: Scandinavia
Mon, Jun 16
From our most northern point we now turn south. Since we don’t have unlimited time to roam in Norway, I’ve booked a flight with SAS to Bodø. First of two. After breakfast and packing we take a cab to Tromsø airport. Continue reading “Bodø”
Tromsø
Storyline: Scandinavia
We are in Tromsø. Still Sat, Jun 14. At 69.65° it is about 660km longitudinal north of Iqaluit, Canada, and 340km north of the Arctic Circle. Its centre is located on the island of Tromsøya (Tromsø island) and is connected to the mainland Tromsøbrua, by a kilometre-long bridge Continue reading “Tromsø”
Boden, Sweden
Storyline: Scandinavia
Wed, Jun 11
Shortly after we left Stockholm we were already north of 60°. Boden (around 66°), (“a drab little place”, the train attendant told us), is a former military town located in northern Sweden, some 80 kilometres south of the arctic circle and about 220km latitudinal north of Iqaluit, Canada. Continue reading “Boden, Sweden”
Heading North
Storyline: Scandinavia
Tuesday, June 10 is our last day in Stockholm. We are heading north towards the Arctic circle. Our next stop will be Boden. I have already mentioned this a few times in previous posts but we had a wonderful stay at Continue reading “Heading North”
Common themes throughout the journey
Storyline: Scandinavia
Although only 30 days from landing in Stockholm on June 5th to departing from Copenhagen airport (CPH) July 4th, this trip felt a lot longer Continue reading “Common themes throughout the journey”
Summer Solstice in Bergen
Storyline: Scandinavia
It is Saturday and the sun is finally out here in Bergen. It is also summer solstice. We are on the top of Mount Fløyen. 320m above sea level. Continue reading “Summer Solstice in Bergen”
Seville, Spain
Seville was our first stop in Spain and it is almost the last video (Vigo still to come) Alex mange to pull together just a day before our next trip.
Impromptu dinner at the Luminarium in Toronto
With our Scandinavia travels coming up shortly and a few videos from our winter travels still in the pipeline, we make an impromptu decision to experience a delightful dinner event at the Luminarium in Toronto’s Distillery District. Continue reading “Impromptu dinner at the Luminarium in Toronto”
Final notes: Andalucia and Galicia
Storyline: Winter 2025: Portugal and Spain
This is a wrap-up on our Spanish part of the trip and a catch up for topics left out of previous posts. And although we did dash through Madrid, it wasn’t the main focus of our winter travel. Continue reading “Final notes: Andalucia and Galicia”
Vigo, Galicia
Storyline: Winter 2025: Portugal and Spain
Wed, Feb 5
We stand on the top of Castro Mountain, the highest point and right in the centre of Vigo, admiring the spectacular views across the Ria de Vigo, which estuary is sheltered by the Cíes Islands. Its summit is crowned by the Fortaleza de Santa María do Castro, constructed in 1665 and currently an archeological site. Continue reading “Vigo, Galicia”
Madrid then and now
Storyline: Winter 2025: Portugal and Spain
Sat, Feb 1
I’ve been wondering at what time Alex will take his wrong turn. Usually, it happens at least once per trip. (Emphasis on at least. As a kid, we used to call wrong turns ‘dad’s shortcuts’. I think its an inherited trait. I’m kind of proud about it – A.) We had to check out of our accommodation before 11am. Continue reading “Madrid then and now”
Cordoba feels relaxed
Storyline: Winter 2025: Portugal and Spain
Córdoba, our last stop in Andalusia (for now), founded by the Romans in the 2nd century BC, conquered by the Moors in the 8th century, after being in the Visigoths hands, and eventually seized in the 13th century Christian conquest, is known for the highest summer temperatures in Spain and mild winters with frequent showers. Continue reading “Cordoba feels relaxed”
Dramatic Ronda
Storyline: Winter 2025: Portugal and Spain
Ronda, one of the white towns in Andalucia, is beautiful and dramatic. This small, mountaintop, compact town perched on both sides of the deep Guadalevín River Gorge, has a lot going for it. The old town, dating to Moorish rule, with narrow streets and cobble stones, is on the southern side of the gorge. Continue reading “Dramatic Ronda”
