Saturday 25 June – Harran to Halland

Bit of a late start into a bright warm blue-sky day. A couple of things needed sorting before we left including trying to clean up a slightly dirty pooch, who was having none of it! Nevertheless we were away just after mid-day, topped up the fuel tank then after perusing the map thought a small deviation towards the coast might be more scenic, as indeed it was but still no “traditional” narrow sided fjords!

Lot of ski slopes in Norway

Never mind,back onto the E6 and head for Trondheim. We're now entering a more populated area of Norway and encountering more towns and villages, which is playing havoc with driving because the speed limits seem to change at a whim and few agree with TomTom so Terry was having to pay a lot of attention, which in the glorious bright sunshine was someewhat tiring.

Getting a bit hazy

A welcome stop just after the town of Steinkjer, then through the Tunnel to Hell – yes there is actually such a place – and now encountering toll stations at fairly regular intervals. Interesting to note that the cost for the van is three times that of a car!

Think someone took a wrong turn!

As the afternoon progressed the skies gradually clouded over, although it remained very warm. By 6.00 pm – again very late for us but you forget about the time when the sun doesn't set – Terry had had enough especially as the motor was playing up again. Unfortunately all the picnic areas were full of lorries who, like many European countries, do not appear to be allowed on the roads on Sunday, so we had to settle once again for a campsite, although Halland Camping was not quite as expensive as others we've stayed at.

Just an aside about these campsites; apart from pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes they nearly all have cabins to rent and often rooms as well. The facilities always include a kitchen too so travellers of all kinds are well catered for – just as well seeing the number of cyclists, motor cyclists and hikers we've seen along the way.

Bren headed off for the showers only to discover why this site is cheaper – showers is extra, a lot extra! Never mind we've a perfectly good shower on board so stuff 'em.

Oh yes - mileage passed 4000 as we stopped tonight!