Day 146 – Erling’s condition is improving! – 25 July
Day 146. 25th of July. A day in the hands of the University Hospital of Northern Norway (UNN – Tromsø hospital). We highly appreciate all the warm thoughts and care…
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Day 145 – We highly appreciate the support from the emergency services – 24 July
Day 145. 24th of July. Do Norway have the worlds best emergency service? We believe so! At 0810, the morning of 24th, we decided we had to activate our emergency…
Day 144 – We passed Kinnarodden (Europe’s northernmost piece of land) in almost flat water – 23 July
Day 144. 23rd of July. Slettnes til Sandfjorden. 27 km, 7.1 km/hr average speed. We started the day with a long and enjoyable breakfast with Inge and Einar. Inge had…
Day 144 – No coverage at Sandfjorden. Update tomorrow – 23 July
Day 144. 23rd of July. From Slettnes fyr to Sandfjorden. 27 km, 7.1 km/hr average speed. Breakfast with Inge and Einar before they paddled north towards Grense Jakobselv. We countined…
Day 143 – Einar and Inge shared their tips and recommendations from here to Harstad. Very useful – 22 July
Day 143. 22nd of July. 70 days and ten weeks to go. One third of the adventure is still left. No paddling today, but about ten kilometers walk to and…
Day 142 – A fast start would help avoid bad weather we hoped. Smart but not smart enough – 21 July
Day 142. 21st of July. Russehavna to Slettnes fyr. 37 km, 7.1 km/hr average speed. This is written from the comfort of Slettnes fyr, where we plan to stay for…
Day 141 – Stein arrived 1600 and we paddled off 1700 – 20 July
Day 141. 20th of July. Kongsfjord to Russehavna. 34 km, 6.4 km/hr average speed. Stein arrived 1600 and we paddled off 1700. We take a short stop/sleep in Russehavna before…
Day 140 – Dag led us in amongst the rock and cliffs and coves exploring with the kayaks gliding through crystal clear water – 19 July
Day 140. 19th of July. 22 km paddling in Kongsfjord. For Erling the day started with a leisurely breakfast on the quay outside Turid and Dag’s place. It was a…
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