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- IAD – OSL – Iceland Air
- OSL (Oslo) – BGO (Bergen) – Train
- BGO – KKN (Kirkenes) – Ferry
- KKN- BGO – Ferry
- BGO – OSL – Train
- OSL – IAD – Iceland Air
10,000 miles of “adventure”.
Let’s check the weather – Well, the 10-day forecast for the weather from Bergen to Kirkenes is not looking too good for aurora viewing.
Oh, there are weather “alerts too”. Which sound pretty ominous when translated.
POTENTIAL DISRUPTION DUE TO COASTAL EVENT
ISSUED: 6:13 AM FEB. 24, 2022 – EUMETNET – METEOALARM
Local moderate icing on ships in exposed coastal and fjord areas in Finnmark, partly also in Troms. Rapid enough ice growth can cause a small boat to lose stability, capsize and sink. For larger boats, slippery decks, railings, ladders and icy lifeboats and other rescue equipment are expected. Icing can damage radio communications if the antennas freeze. Moderate ice growth on the front / wheelhouse of the ship. Remove ice from the boat.
POTENTIAL DISRUPTION DUE TO WIND ISSUED: 3:13 AM FEB. 23, 2022 – EUMETNET – METEOALARM
From Wednesday night southerly stiff gale 15m / s, periodic strong gale 20. Decreasing Thursday night. Rough sea and white foam from breaking wave peaks. Medium high waves. The wave crests are breaking up into sea stingrays. High waves. The sea begins to roll. The sea rocket can reduce the field of vision. Consider leaving the boat lying.
It sounds like fun! I believe that these warnings apply to this week. Next week might be better.
Kirkenes, where the ferry turns and heads south is on the Russian border. I had actually planned on taking the bus to the border. Rethinking that plan.
As Carlton always said: If you think you are having fun, you are having fun.