Breakfast in Svolvaer: yogurt, cheese, and bread bought the day before at the grocery. Can't stress how much money you save if you stick to home cooking.
Tired from yesterday's trip so a late morning start. The sun setting at 11 pm also messes with sleep patterns. Today's mission = get information and form a plan. We take the German tourists' lead and rent bikes for 200 NOK/person/day. It's a little pricey, but saves us a lot of time.
Tourist bureau is a largish office located at the town center square. There are large green flags marking the spot. Finding town square took a little searching without a map, but not impossible. After reviewing our options with the more than helpful, but slightly overworked staff, we decided to go all the way to Moskenesoy, the southern most island accessible by road. The guides describe it as the "most dramatic." Let's not waste too much time elsewhere, lest we regret not spending enough time down there.
Since there are several more hours of sunlight (it's only about 1 pm) we decided to head to Henningsvaer, an island city appearing only a short distance away on the road map. 21 km over cleanly paved rolling landscape by bike is hard on my legs, which haven't peddled for 10 years. But the closeness to the landscape cannot be experienced through bus windows. Many photo stops. The ride made easier by the view.
The weather really clears up for Henningsvaer with postcard scenery including the rainbow. A well-deserved meal at Fiskekrogen . Super gourmet dining with very fresh seafood and amazing view of the harbor.
Our late lunch completed, we're back on the road for the 21 km return. Knees aching. Some paracetamol from the gas station provides relief.We don't take our own advice and eat out in Svolvaer. The main square has a pizza/kebob place, which is relatively cheap and half-not-too-bad. Searching for a good bar scene on Saturday night hampered by exhaustion. Sleep early.
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