Km: 180

Lattitude: 66.33 – We’re at the Arctic baby!

Today we continued on driving north. As we crossed yet another ferry we were transported into the mountains again. How does that even happen? The drive was incredible, with snow covered mountains plunging straight into the fjord. 

We have changed our minds yet again. We have now decided not to go to the touristy Lofoten Islands, as it requires a long ferry ride which needs to be booked in advance, and this is impossible for us as we never know where we will be from one day to the next. So we have decided to explore the less touristy, but equally as beautiful, Senja Island. 

Today we climbed up and up into the mountains and we finally reached the arctic circle. This was a completely different experience from last year. Last year we were at the arctic circle sign, alone, dressed in singlets and shorts as it was so hot. This year, there are lots of campervans and the ground thick with snow, some of it taller than Mike!

But it’s no less of an adventure and we are loving it. We are camping at the Arctic centre, surrounded by snow with spectacular views of the mountains. We decided to spurge and ate at the restaurant here. We had the reindeer stew, which was very delicious, and I tried not to think about the reindeer family we saw yesterday.