Norwegian Fjords

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Today we crossed the country of Norway from east to west, crossing over it's 'spine'. It was a 6 1/2 hour drive which started in the valleys near Lillehammer, continued through the central mountains and descended to the base of the longest fjord in the world. The roads were winding and narrow and the pace was slow, but around every turn was a new magnificent sight.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words - and I cannot attempt to put into words what we saw today. So I'll just post a few of the many, many pictures we took during the drive.

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Photos

Leaving Eastern Norway
Just north of Lillehammer

Starting our ascent
Just outside of Lom. The road we took is the highest driving route in Northern Europe

Closer to a glacier
Note bluish tint to the glacier

At the top
The elevation is about 4,800 feet

Starting the decent
Looking over Jotunheimun National Park

Descent to the inner valleys of the west
The stream is a milky aqua color from the glacial run off

The beginning of the Sognefjord
This is the longest fjord in the world. It's over 4,000 feet deep

View from our hotel room
Our hotel is on a small peninsula jutting out into the fjord, and is a junction of 6 smaller fjords joining the Sognefjord

Comments

[Dave King]

Beautiful Photos - Thanks
Ralph and Randi, some beautiful photos - now I'm jealous that I haven't seen this myself. Would be helpful to see more pictures of Ralph after 5 - 7 hour hikes among the glaciers and fjords. Have a great time!