We slept soundly at the ferry port, waking up refreshed and buzzing with anticipation for the crossing ahead. Overnight, a fresh queue had sprouted beside us, and by the time boarding began, there were three lines of eager travellers.

The ferry ride to Senja took about an hour and 40 minutes, and it was a scenic journey. As the ship rolled with the ocean swell, the rugged, snow-capped peaks of Senja came into view.

We arrived, and were blown away by how beautiful and calm this place is. And dare I say it… it’s much nicer than Lofoten! We drove through many tunnels today, and they didn’t bother me as much as I expected. The longest one was 2.2 kms, and this was the worst. It was windy and narrow, and no ventilation so it was also smelly.

We tried to track down some hikes using the AllTrails app, but it sent us on a wild goose chase to places with no clear paths. So we stopped at a secluded beach and had an afternoon nap instead.

Later, we drove on until we stumbled on a gorgeous spot overlooking a frozen lake, one of the most serene and beautiful spots I’ve ever seen. Unfortunately, we weren’t allowed to camp there.

Tonight, we’re camping just outside a tunnel, with a lake and mountains sprawled out before us. We’ll explore more tomorrow, before continuing our journey north.