Tromvik is a cute fishing village on Kvaløya Island just off Tromsø. There is not much there, just a few fisherman huts, reindeer and hjeller (fish racks built as high as a house for air drying cod). It’s a nice Sunday drive to have a peek at how Norwegian fishermen live.
Today herding reindeer is synonymous with the Sami culture. It is recently thought that the Vikings were the first people to herd reindeer.
From the west, a wall of stone Saints and Prophets will confront you. All sides of the Cathedral are very textured and deserve a long walk around. You’ll see gargoyles and gothic arches, thick wooden doors with rusty floral art and Anglo-Norman/Romanesque bits and pieces ’stuck on’ that intensifies your ground view. However, the outside of Nidaros Cathedral is even more intriguing when you know the history.
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A popular Summer activity in Norway is kayaking. The coast of Norway is dotted with thousands of little islands making the perfect conditions for a smooth paddle.
By our favourite jetty is the cutest little boat shed. We often have picnics there in Summer. It’s nice to just drop by our favourite places in Winter to see how very different but very beautiful everything still is.
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Celebrate National Fårikål day with us. On the last Thursday of September every year Norway celebrates their national dish with, of course, all you can eat fårikål!
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Thank you for this glimpse into the lives of fishermen. I love the beauty of the land and I even love the isolation and quietness. I think I’ve been craving some of that lately as I live in the 5th largest city in the US.
Blessings to you L-Jay,
Debbie
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from L-Jay:
Norway is dotted with these fishing communities from top to bottom. They are great to photograph.
Wonderful shots L-jay! My camera is same as yours I just don’t have all the wonderful views and scenery that you have over there here in Monterey, ca!
Thanks for sharing
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from L-Jay:
Yes, it is easy to take nice shots in Norway. The light here especially makes things interesting.