Roadtrip naar BODØ

25 oktober 2017

BLOG :: ROADTRIP NAAR BODØ

25 OKTOBER 2017 door SAM

Een klein jaar geleden had ik met een paar vrienden afgesproken om (nog) eens een roadtrip te maken. In 2008 deden we al eens enkele 1000den kilometers richting Fulufjallet National Park in Zweden.

Eind september was het dan eindelijk zover. We zouden deze keer richting Bodø rijden. De hoofdstad van de provincie Nordland in Noorwegen.
Een kleine 3000km van Sint-Niklaas.
Voor mij was het echter een iets comfortabelere reis. Ik vertrok namelijk een dag later als de rest omdat er eerst nog een huwelijk gefotografeerd moest worden.
Ik vloog dus rechtstreeks naar Stockholm alwaar ik werd opgepikt door de maten. Zo skip ik toch maar even 1500 km!
Van daaruit reden we in een drietal dagen naar Bodø, waar we een dag of vier zouden rondhangen alvorens we terug richting Belgie moesten beginnen rijden.
Voor mij eindigde de reis door omstandigheden ook vroeger. Na negen dagen werd ik in Trondheim op het vliegtuig gezet. Ik moest immers nog een familieweekend meemaken later in de week. Zo kan ik wederom 1800km autorijden kippen. Ik mis spijtig genoeg ook enkele grave nachten.

De beste nachten hebben we echter in Bodø mogen meemaken. Na een zware wandeltocht zetten we onze tent op in een hoge vallei tussen de rendieren. Aldaar mogen we onze eerste nacht Noorderlicht aanschouwen. Een hele nacht lang de prachtigste taferelen vlak boven ons hoofd. En in de verste verte geen levende ziel te bespeuren. Machtig!
De drie dagen nadien van hetzelfde laken een pak. Onze reis kon toen al niet meer stuk!

Het enige waar ik wat spijt van heb, is het feit dat ik echt niet veel foto’s heb getrokken. Het was een reis onder vrienden (geen fotografen) en dan gaat de sfeer toch even boven al dat fotograferen.
Hieronder kan je een korte impressie zien van onze roadtrip. Verwacht geen topbeelden, het is voor ons voornamelijk een leuk aandenken.
Onder de foto’s kan je steeds een beetje info vinden over de foto.

ENGLISH

Not more than a year ago I made an agreement with some friends to make another roadtrip. The last one dated back to 2008 when we drove all the way to Fulufjallet National Park in Sweden.

Finally it was the 24th of september. We made a plan to drive to Bodø. The capital of the Nordland province in Norway. Some 3000km of Belgium. I traveled a day later (had to photograph a wedding) than the rest and skipped 1500km of long highway roads. They picked me up in Stockholm.

In three days we drove all the way tot Bodø, where we would hang around for 4 days before heading back south to get home on time.
In trondheim, after 9 days, I left the party. There was a weekend planned some days later for the birthday of my grandfather.
I skip some 1800km driving back home, but I miss a lot of great nights!

The best nights were in Bodø however. The first night there, after a heavy hike, we plant our tents in the middle of nowhere and that night we get to see an amazing spectacle of the Northern Lights! A whole night of the most beautiful green curtains right above our head. And not a living soul around…
The next three days: exactly the same! Our trip couldn’t get any better.

The only thing I regret is not having too much pictures of our trip. A roadtrip with friends is something different than a special photography trip. The atmosphere, the bonfire and maybe the drinks at night didn’t make me grab my camera that much.

The pictures down the page give a short impression of our trip, but not more than that. We love them because we were there 😉

Billions of mosquitos at the end of september. We make a fire to keep them on a distance.
CAMPSITE 1: LJUSNE (SWEDEN)

A misty night. Lucky for us because we sleep pretty close to a village/industrial area, hence the lights coming from behind the trees.
CAMPSITE 1: LJUSNE (SWEDEN)

We drive 300km and, with a bit of luck, end up on this forgotten road. Beautiful views and we can camp right by the van.
CAMPSITE 2: RAMSELE (SWEDEN)

Let's find wood and make a fire. The mosquitos are gone!
CAMPSITE 2: RAMSELE (SWEDEN)

Aerial view of the surroundings of our second campsite.
CAMPSITE 2: RAMSELE (SWEDEN)

Abstract aerial view of the surroundings of our second campsite.
CAMPSITE 2: RAMSELE (SWEDEN)

Aerial view of the surroundings of our second campsite.
CAMPSITE 2: RAMSELE (SWEDEN)

An abstract view of a pond
CAMPSITE 2: RAMSELE (SWEDEN)

The shore
CAMPSITE 2: RAMSELE (SWEDEN)

The boreal forest and our campsite.
CAMPSITE 2: RAMSELE (SWEDEN)

A bonfire, sausages, beer and whiskey. What more does a man need?
CAMPSITE 2: RAMSELE (SWEDEN)

We hiked to a hut in Pieljekaise NP. Beautiful views but as the night kicked in so did the cold. Bonfire time!
CAMPSITE 3: PIELJEKAISE NATIONAL PARK (SWEDEN)

Aerial view of our third campsite in Pieljekaise National Park.
CAMPSITE 3: PIELJEKAISE NATIONAL PARK (SWEDEN)

Bonfire!
CAMPSITE 3: PIELJEKAISE NATIONAL PARK (SWEDEN)

Our hut with the Milky Way. Last night in Sweden on our way to Bodo. In the middle of the night we get to see a glimpse of the Northern Lights, but still a bit to far to take decent pictures....
CAMPSITE 3: PIELJEKAISE NATIONAL PARK (SWEDEN)

We wake up when the clouds rise up from the valley. We will drive half a day under the clouds when on road 95, they magically disappear.
CAMPSITE 3: PIELJEKAISE NATIONAL PARK (SWEDEN)

Small river delta as seen from the sky.
DRIVING ROAD 95 TO NORWAY (SWEDEN)

We woke up under thick clouds but as we drive to Norway the clouds start to disappear.
DRIVING ROAD 95 TO NORWAY (SWEDEN)

Boreal forest in the clouds.
DRIVING ROAD 95 TO NORWAY (SWEDEN)

The end of the clouds on our way to the Nord
DRIVING ROAD 95 TO NORWAY (SWEDEN)

The mountains of Norway!
DRIVING ROAD 95 TO NORWAY (SWEDEN)

Driving out of the clouds.
ROAD 95 TO NORWAY (SWEDEN)

It's selfie time!
ROAD 95 TO NORWAY (SWEDEN)

And again! Almost crossing the Arctic circle!
ROAD 95 TO NORWAY (SWEDEN)

Almost at the end of our first hike in Sjunkhatten. A semi large national park very close to Bodo. It was a very steep climb but it was worth it. Selfie!
SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

We meet some reindeer and I take some pictures with the drone.
SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Drone view over some reindeer
SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Another droneselfie!
SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

This is the place where we put our tent that night. At night we watch the Northerne lights drom the rocks above the lake on the left.
SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Northerne lights and the Milky way
CAMPSITE 4: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Reflections of the Northern Lights in a lake
CAMPSITE 4: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Green curtain
CAMPSITE 4: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Selfie time with the Northern Lights
CAMPSITE 4: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Our tent under a beautiful sky
CAMPSITE 4: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Hiking back down we arrive at an amazing spot with one waterfall after the other. We decide to to take a break here. It's +20°C and we need some freshness.
SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Later in the day we arrived at our next campsite. A short walk to the car and a nice view over a lake.
CAMPSITE 5: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Let's drink to that!
CAMPSITE 5: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

CAMPSITE 5: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Roasting köttbullar in the fire. With a beer!
CAMPSITE 4: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

The last sunlight
CAMPSITE 5: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Bonfire time!
CAMPSITE 5: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

The Northern lights as seen from our fire pit.
CAMPSITE 5: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

We decide to walk 100m and admire the green curtain from the rocks.
CAMPSITE 5: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

The Northern Lights
CAMPSITE 5: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Can't get enough of this amazing natural phenomenon!
CAMPSITE 5: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Everyone should see this at least once in a lifetime...
CAMPSITE 5: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Selfie! Due to the distortion of my wide angle lens I seem to be falling. It's certainly not the beer...
CAMPSITE 5: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

CAMPSITE 5: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

I canoed my way back to the car. It was a very hot day (+20°C)! In the beginning of october. Above the Arctic Circle... Global warming???
CAMPSITE 5: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

For our 6th camp night we find a terrific spot on the west coast of the National Park. A beautiful yellow sand beach, rocks, woods, and an wonderful view over the bay. We forgot something in the car so we sent someone to go get it. A nice evening walk on the beach!
CAMPSITE 6: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

A well deserved beer
CAMPSITE 6: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

What a view over the bay!
CAMPSITE 6: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Can you spot us!?
CAMPSITE 6: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Another photographer!!!
CAMPSITE 6: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

And a model...
CAMPSITE 6: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Rocky beach...
CAMPSITE 6: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

What a place to camp!
CAMPSITE 6: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

Bonfire!
CAMPSITE 6: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

And of course the Northern Lights...
CAMPSITE 6: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

And again...
CAMPSITE 6: SJUNKHATTEN NATIONAL PARK (NORWAY)

I put up my drone to see if there is a good camping spot in the neighborhood.
CAMPSITE 8: LOMSDAL-VISTEN NATIONAL PARK

I love the aerial views.
CAMPSITE 8: LOMSDAL-VISTEN NATIONAL PARK

We decide to go to this lake and make camp there.
CAMPSITE 8: LOMSDAL-VISTEN NATIONAL PARK

A beautiful boreal lake.
CAMPSITE 8: LOMSDAL-VISTEN NATIONAL PARK

A little bit swampy so we decide to camp a little higher in the forest
CAMPSITE 8: LOMSDAL-VISTEN NATIONAL PARK

A moose would make the photo perfect. But we found only tracks...
CAMPSITE 8: LOMSDAL-VISTEN NATIONAL PARK

The van!
CAMPSITE 8: LOMSDAL-VISTEN NATIONAL PARK

No pictures of campsite 7. We arrived there in the dark and just had fun making a fire and drinking some beer and Whiskey 😉
CAMPSITE 7: AROUND SJUNKHATTEN

The breakfast table... Coffee on the bonfire.
CAMPSITE 8: LOMSDAL-VISTEN NATIONAL PARK

The lake as seen from the ground
CAMPSITE 8: LOMSDAL-VISTEN NATIONAL PARK

My last evening at the entrance of another National Park
CAMPSITE 9: SKARVAN OG ROLTDALEN NATIONAL PARK

Some long exposure shots of the nearby river.
CAMPSITE 9: SKARVAN OG ROLTDALEN NATIONAL PARK

In the middle of the night.
CAMPSITE 9: SKARVAN OG ROLTDALEN NATIONAL PARK

The sunset with the drone...
CAMPSITE 9: SKARVAN OG ROLTDALEN NATIONAL PARK

Goodbye Roadtrip!
CAMPSITE 9: SKARVAN OG ROLTDALEN NATIONAL PARK

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