Retrieving my drone Mug 2.0
The goal of the day was to retrieve my drone Mug 2.0, which had accidentally spent the night at Bøflaten Camping. But first, I needed to do some shopping, which was a remarkable experience.
Shopping in Norway: 24/7 supermarkets
In Norway, many supermarkets operate a 24/7 system, allowing you to shop peacefully with access via an app, without any staff present. I calmly did my shopping, paid properly, and left the deserted supermarket.
Riding through the land of the giants
For that day, I had planned a route of about 265 kilometers, taking the weather radar into account. My route took me to the west side of Jotunheimen via Sognefjellsvegen. Riding through the land of the giants was a unique experience, passing by cross-country skiers and snowboarders sliding over the snow in June.
Winter atmosphere in summer
The winter-like scenery was a stark contrast to my peaceful ride through the snowy landscape. While enjoying a hot chocolate, I admired the surroundings. It was a magical scene I wouldn’t forget anytime soon.
Gravel roads and decision-making
As the road started to descend, I discovered some beautiful gravel paths. Unfortunately, I had to decide to turn back because the gravel trail turned into a single track, and combining that with being alone, fully loaded, and riding on pure road tires, I didn’t feel it was safe. It was wiser to head back and stay on the asphalt.
The narrow Tindevegen and the toll booth
After crossing the high mountains of Sognefjellsvegen, I turned onto Tindevegen, a narrow mountain pass that required careful attention. At the top, there’s a toll booth—completely deserted with the barrier open, and no one in sight. You could easily pass by on the motorcycle. I decided to stop anyway and found that paying the toll was very simple with a card. Fill in the vehicle type and license plate on the screen, and the amount owed appears clearly. The process was straightforward, and the road surface was stunning—a road that makes every motorcyclist’s heart beat faster.
Enjoying nature and technical riding
The final part to Øvre Årdal offered breathtaking views and was technically challenging. The smile on my face couldn’t be wiped away due to the pure joy of riding through this impressive landscape.
Visit to the Borgund Stave Church
Before ending my day at Bøflaten Camping, I decided to make a short detour to the Borgund Stave Church. This ancient stave church dates back to 1180 and is almost entirely original. It’s a special site, with old vandalism inscriptions from 1650 and 1900, and definitely worth a visit.
Arrival at Bøflaten Camping
I finally arrived at Bøflaten Camping, where my drone Mug 2.0 had been well taken care of. My timing was perfect. After parking Lazuli and freshening up, I was ready to relax before the rain started falling and Thor, the Norse god, once again provided water to nature.
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