Day 1 Summary

We made it to Roros! But not without incidence...further flooding closed off a large section of Highway 3 forcing us into a 60km detour along country roads; although probably adding time to the journey the scenary was absolutely stunning. There was ample evidence of flooding with rivers swelled and fields under way. We also drove through a thunder storm with lightning flashing and then thunder booming almost instantly...

Flooding...

We left home bang on time at midday with the intention of tavelling straight up the E6 via Lillehammer to Oppdal and have just stopped off for a break next to the banks of Lake Mjosa (Norway's largest lake). Unfortunately, extreme levels of rainfall further north have coursed significant floodings...so much so that the E6 has been closed. This has forced us into a rethink and we will now be taking Highway 3 bypassing Lillehammer and aim to stay the night at Roros.

Last Night Before Departure

Following cake, we had some beers,

Hard Work Deserves Cake

After a morning of planning and godparent duties, we decamped to downtown Oslo to enjoy some award winning cake with OP as part of his birthday celebrations. Andy's Passionfruit cake won second place at an international cake competition a couple of years ago and it tasted damn good!

We have visitors!

Irene and our Godson Michael were a welcome distraction to our Northern invasion plans. We had mum's homemade apple cake and ice cream. Yum!

How to avoid Sweden

With the rain confining us inside, ah turns into 'super tourist' and starts planning the route.

We Made It!

We made it to Norway! After a long journey with bus, tube, plane, trains and a taxi that got stuck in a traffic jam due to road works, we finally got to casa Harbitz last night at around 22.30 local time. Today we woke up to the angels having a peeing contest! Or a very good party!