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Nordland | Troms

So far this section only contains images from Harstad in the very South of Troms region, plus the inevitable (for me) contribution from Skånland kommune of their Artscape Nordland sculpture.  Although technically part of Troms, the location of Harstad made it an ideal arrival point for my tour of the Lofoten area and really feels more a part of Nordland.

However, it is a rather grim place; when it is grey and overcast it feels like you are walking through a film set by Kafka or a John le Carré novel and, when the sun shines, it just feels unutterably boring.

I had saved up my holiday money to splash out on a celebratory dinner on my last night before leaving.  After all I was staying at a four star hotel.  However, this was not to be as, in accordance with the strict standards of Norwegian customer service, the restaurant was closed on Sunday.  I enjoyed a soggy burger across the road for a mere 169 kronor (€15)!

 

Skånland Harstad Harstad City Trondenes

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