Lindesnes

Day 1: Vigeland-Lindesnes fyr-Svenevig (44 km)

The long trip has started. I reached Vigeland at 13:30, and instead of waiting for two hours for another bus which could have taken me closer to Lindesnes fyr lighthouse, the intended starting point of my trip, I decided to cycle there instead. This meant 27 kilometres of cycling in the wrong direction, but given the distance which lies ahead of me, this seemed neglectable.

I reached Lindesnes fyr at 15:30 and took some compulsory pictures there. I can certainly say that German tourists are well represented here, so Norwegian or English skills wouldn’t have been necessary. The lighthouse itself is a picturesque landmark, so I stayed some time to take pictures and enjoy a cup of coffee.

They had a book there in which all Norge på langs tourists can write a greeting. So I took some time to read the stories of my predecessors. Most people seem to travel the other way around – from north to south. So this was there endpoint. Many of them were cyclists, but many of them have also walked/skied the whole way (which is the real Norge på langs challenge, I assume). My favourite quote in the book: “This trip must be experienced. But it cannot be recommended.” (“Turen må oppleves, men anbefales ikke.”)

I was not going to cycle long today. After another 17 kilometres in the opposite, that means the right direction to the north, I found a lovely bay with a perfect spot for my tent. I’m sitting by the sea now on a bench writing my diary and will soon go into my tent.

I have booked a room at Haukeliseter fjellstue, a mountain lodge, for Friday. So I have three days to go there which is a bit less than 300 kilometres from here. The weather was great today and is supposed to be fine tomorrow, too – according to yr.no and Mr. Nansen.