Tuesday June 21 - Honningsvag and the North Cape

This post is out of order - I just realized I left the Tromso saga as a draft yesterday and forgot to post it. Sorry about that.

We docked early in Honningsvag and I was immediately struck by its similarities to Newfoundland, except that there are no trees at all here.

Instead of flakes for drying salt cod, racks are used to dry fresh cod. The nets are intended to keep the seagulls away,

About 5000 reindeer freely roam the island where Honnigsvag is situated.

The day started out overcast with the temperature about 8C, and then it got progressively worse as we drove about.

For me, the day's highlight was a visit to an art gallery called East of the Sun. The artist makes sketches that she then turns into works of art by cutting out coloured paper and gluing it on to her pattern. I came away with two prints.

Her neighbour's house was notable for two things - poppies in the front garden in full bloom,

and cod fish drying on the front verandah:

I guess when supper time approaches, you just reach up and help yourself to the required number of servings.

We visited a sad little Sami "village" and store.

And then we were off to what is called the most northern point of mainland Europe, the North Cape. By now the weather had closed in, and here is what I saw upon exiting the Visitor Centre:

Up close, you could see the landmark Globe, but the winds were so strong that no one was staying outside for very long.

Back inside, I finally took my mandatory troll picture. They are seen everywhere in Norway, for the tourists. This one in the gift shop is a nicer one than most.

And for a hungry tourist, how is this for a quick snack?

We stay in port till midnight, though there won't be any viewing of the midnight sun tonight.