All I Want Is A Life Full Of Laughter: Trollfjorden

lørdag 28. september 2013

Trollfjorden

A dark, narrow sheet of water below jagged peaks and impenetrable mountain walls, only accessible from the sea.

Troll Fjord is famous for the Battle of Troll Fjord which took place here in 1880. The battle was between fishermen in steam-driven fishing boats and fishermen in ‘fembøringer’ (boats with sails and oars for five oarsmen). Huge quantities of fish had swum into the fjord and the fishermen in the larger boats were trapping them in a seine formed from their fishing nets, to the exasperation of the crews on the smaller boats.

Friday after work I went with Tine-Lise to Leknes. We met up with Geir-Steinar, Remi and Marcela. Packed our stuff in the car and went to Tennstrandneset. We unloaded the kayaks, packed those and headed for Trollfjord. It was dark when we arrived in this magic place. We put the kayaks on shore and walked the path up to Trollfjordhytta. First part we walked on a pipe, that felt pretty weird and unsecure in the dark with only our head torches. It took us 1,5 hours. It was an awesome starry night. On the way up I realized I didn't eat anything since 12, but some squares of chocolate kept me going! And the cabin was so cozy! We made fire and started cooking dinner. They were eating whale and I made something vegetarian. Saturday I was the first one up (as usual) and I went to fill a bucket of water for coffee and some washing up. Then I went up a small hill and down again. Remi and GS had made coffee and were about to leave. Remi needed to go back and GS went to meet 5 other persons coming up today. I had breakfast while I waited for Marcela and TL to wake up. Then we headed for Blåskavltinden, 975 m. We came down in the afternoon just before GS came back with the others. I lit the fire in the cabin and the others lit the sauna. I don't care much for sauna so me and Marcela took an evening stroll. Then we all had dinner together.