Boris
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The scenery is spectacular . Norway isn’t as expensive as I expected. Cabins aren’t great places to stay. Doable, but a tad rough. 
where did you TAKE your Tenere today?
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Jiivee
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A short evening ride to the nearby area where there are a couple of WWII bunkers... and a hell of a lot of mosquitoes!
Boris
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Sorry if any of these are duplicates. Am now in Lofoten, which I believe is inside the Artic Circle. Some pics from the past few days. 2 are the Atlantic Ocean Road.
Boris
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More,
Boris
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SkunkWorks
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Had a nice little 4-day "Getaway" in southern Wyoming.
My Wife drove up with the Boys and the Dog, while I rode the bike up.
We stayed at "Woods Landing Resort" in one of their Cabins.
Was peaceful and quiet...........but lots and lots of mosquitos.
During the day, my wife took the kids and the dog Hiking and sightseeing, while I went out exploring the Snowy-Range and Sierra-Madre areas.
I rode lots of forest-roads, and parts of sections 1 and 2 of the WYBDR.
I honestly was expecting to run into more snow than I did...........
I did have to turn around a couple times because of a couple snow-drifts in the Forest, and once because of a huge mud-pond that had formed in the middle of the road (it extended off into the forest on both sides, and was larger than I wanted to attempt by myself)
We had perfect weather the whole time, and not a drop of rain the entire 4 days!
I did not ride the alternate "Bridger-Peak" section. There was still lots of snow up there.
One thing I will mention for anyone riding the WYBDR.
There are many countless Cattle-Guards that you cross when riding these roads. Most of them are comprised of 2 sections of Grating across the road that meet in the middle.
I saw a few of these where the two sections of Grate didn't quite butt up against each other, forming a gap in the middle of the road.
If you crossed these on a motorcycle right in the center of the road you would drop your front wheel into this gap, and most likely end up summersaulting over the bars.
Make sure you cross any Cattle-Guard you come to away from the center of the road, especially if you are riding in a group and trying to avoid each other's dust. Move to the left or right when riding over these.
My Wife drove up with the Boys and the Dog, while I rode the bike up.
We stayed at "Woods Landing Resort" in one of their Cabins.
Was peaceful and quiet...........but lots and lots of mosquitos.
During the day, my wife took the kids and the dog Hiking and sightseeing, while I went out exploring the Snowy-Range and Sierra-Madre areas.
I rode lots of forest-roads, and parts of sections 1 and 2 of the WYBDR.
I honestly was expecting to run into more snow than I did...........
I did have to turn around a couple times because of a couple snow-drifts in the Forest, and once because of a huge mud-pond that had formed in the middle of the road (it extended off into the forest on both sides, and was larger than I wanted to attempt by myself)
We had perfect weather the whole time, and not a drop of rain the entire 4 days!
I did not ride the alternate "Bridger-Peak" section. There was still lots of snow up there.
One thing I will mention for anyone riding the WYBDR.
There are many countless Cattle-Guards that you cross when riding these roads. Most of them are comprised of 2 sections of Grating across the road that meet in the middle.
I saw a few of these where the two sections of Grate didn't quite butt up against each other, forming a gap in the middle of the road.
If you crossed these on a motorcycle right in the center of the road you would drop your front wheel into this gap, and most likely end up summersaulting over the bars.
Make sure you cross any Cattle-Guard you come to away from the center of the road, especially if you are riding in a group and trying to avoid each other's dust. Move to the left or right when riding over these.
SkunkWorks
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Kennaday Peak was dry and open all the way to the Top!
The Dirt-Roads in this area are fantastic!
There were only a few other vehicles I encountered each day, and mainly had the roads to myself.
All of the Campgrounds I came across were mostly empty as well.
I had an awesome time, and got lots of action-camera footage.
Will take me some time to edit it all and put together a Video, but I'll get one made.
Now that I'm Home again, I want to go back there!
I will ride this area again!
Thats a long walk up your driveway.
I would have built my Gaff closer.
Great photos. Looks wonderful.
stunning
Boris
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A few phone pics from today. What are the chances of this….3 in the same ferry queue, they were from Italy. This plane circled a couple of times, perhaps something military as there was a base very close by.
Boris
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And, this is likely my last Norwegian ferry…..not the little boat. Nordkapp tomorrow.
Jiivee
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Great photos and scenery from your trip to Norway. I still have to wait a few weeks to see those beautiful landscapes myself. 
Boris
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I’m sure the wait will be worth it. In a couple of days I’ll be entering your country to do a bit of travelling through the north, before heading down through Sweden. That’s three new countries for me.Great photos and scenery from your trip to Norway. I still have to wait a few weeks to see those beautiful landscapes myself.
Jiivee
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Sounds good and be careful with reindeer in Lapland.
Boris
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Did the Nordkapp this morning, was 5 degrees up there and incredibly windy for the last 5 miles or so. I got myself told off for riding through the barrier as the site didn’t open up until 11 and I was there at 6:30. I rode up to the monument and that’s where the lady came over and told me I wasn’t allowed there. Oops.
Loads of reindeer, with their young, so I kept my distance as they were a bit skittish. Twice I stopped as they were in the road. Currently in Sodankyla, enjoying a beer. Been a cold day in northern Finland, appreciated my heated jacket.
Jiivee
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I also visited Sodankylä last summer. And now that you're in Finnish Lapland, you have to drink Lapland Gold! Legendary Finnish beer "Lapin Kulta".
bill.yanneck
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Did this yesterday.
Started off intending to return via Cortez/Mancos and over Lizardhead Pass, but at the last minute decided to cross over into Utah.
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