From Mandello to Norway [mostly photographs]

[Daniel Kalal]

This is an abridged trip report. A full version can be seen here: http://www.dankalal.net/2009trip7/trip.html

I wanted to stretch out on this one, so I aimed for Norway, without actually expecting to get that for in the twelve days I had available.

the first full day was spent in Milan

Then to Mandello del Lario to start the ride on a Guzzi Stelvio

Through Isola, then Spluga pass and onto Switzerland

I didn't spend much time in Switzerland, having been here just eight months ago.

The Tour of Switzerland came through Cazis.

Crossing into Liechtenstein

That first night in Ratholz, Germany

Through Oberlochen

I tried always to avoid the population centers

Hosenfeld for the night

This Edersee Dam was famously destroyed by the RAF Dam Busters (and then rebuilt in just months)

stopping at Verden

Local market

sometimes it's easier to eat simply

some roads are wider than others

crossing the Elbe

at Bredstedt

I packed very light. I did my washing every night.

The sun did not always shine.

Crossing into Denmark

Crops (I was waist-high into this field)

I'd cross the water at Hirtshals

welcome to Norway!

Whale meat is on the menu. Should I?

The road goes under the water south of Oslo

Interesting weather in Sweden.

and some very nice roads

Today is the summer solstice. Preparations are being made.

back in Denmark

Crossing the water back to Germany

Bad Oldesloe

Lauenburg on the Elbe

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[Muley]

Sweet

That's what a motorcycle should be used for, and thanks for the report and pictures. Now it's time to eat after looking at some of your food pictures.

BTW, I can't get the emoticons to work ???

 

[GTM®]

I second Muley's words Daniel. Seriously, I hope you're working on a book. We'd be thrilled to offer it here on GuzziTech. - emoticon working.

 

[Mike.C]

What a great breakfast read!!!!!

But really, all that way on a Stelvio and no dirt?????????

 

[Brevabrabo]

You know by now Mike, a Breva will do that.
Not allways succesfully....

 

[RJVB]

Very nice, Daniel, as always!

But what an idea to attach the caption "French crops" to a photo showing ... corn growing! It always had me misread the caption... "French Cops" (typically hidden in a corn field) :silly:

 

[fxb750]

Nice. Thanks for posting.