Sunday 19 June – Russenes to Oksfjord

Being Sunday we treated ourselves to a later start and, of course, Full English Breakfast! Whilst Bren was clearing up Terry got the damage to the rear number plate sorted out until we can get a replacement, then onto the road south with no destination in mind just south west along the coast for the moment and see what the day throws up.

Initially it was generally very barren with few trees and the grey, but at least clear and dry, morning didn't really help. However once across the peninsular and onto the coast we started seeing more of what we expected Norway to be.

Stopped at the very modern town of Alta for lunch but shortly after leaving we encountered a series of major roadworks on the E6 with diversions, dirt tracks and simply unpaved surfaces – back to Morocco again – but at least they were working today. 

Oops, where's the road gone!

A little later we stopped for a comfort break at one of the many small rest areas near the village of Langfjord (which we thought was an interesting play on words) and this one had waste disposal facilities so, not having been able to empty the tanks at Russenes, we took advantage, not knowing where we'll end up tonight.

Then we had a re-occurence of the engine rough running, misfiring and losing power, not helped by the long steep hill we'd just started to climb. Persevered however and after a few minutes it seemed to clear itself although the engine computer warning light came on. Got an idea of what the problem may be but will need to put the diagnostic checker on the engine later.

Teatime saw us at Oksfjord and after checking out a “campsite” which we thought very expensive for a field with a hut in it, we saw a sign indicating motorhome parking at the “Havn”, or harbour. Only one other van and the advertised cost was much more reasonable – if anybody actually shows up to collect – so we decided to stop. Nice views out along the fjord and plenty of room for Jamie to run around; he's getting a bit stir crazy.

After tea we spent some time planning a route that we hope will show us the best of Norway. The weather forecast isn't brilliant but it seems to be getting warmer so fingers crossed.

Our view tonight

And just for those interested in our internet connection, up to now we've found free wifi everywhere and it's only tonight that we've resorted to the “3” Feel at Home which connected at the second try. As for telephone calls, our Tesco phones also have a “Feel at Home” feature and coupled with the calltime plans we're getting free, yes free, calls home; from Norway, brilliant!