First, a couple of views of the misty, fog shrouded Nordfjord on our early morning drive to Briksdal Glacier--birches, turquoise waters, distant villages with the little red camping huts:
As we neared the glacier we saw many waterfalls on the rocky mountains:
Now the hike starts! And it took much longer to do than actually distance involved because there were so many photo ops. In particular, I was drawn to the many different lichen and moss covered rocks along the trail. Notice that on one of these rock, hikers added a small stone to a "shrine" as a meditation, a wish, a prayer perhaps?
And then there were the treescapes with rough barked birches, ferns, and moss covered stones--and tiny dewy wildflowers blooming in the grass:
And finally, the main attraction--the Briksdal Glacier!
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12 comments:
What an awesome sight that must have been! I am sure it was magnificent! The photos are beautiful...
That's gorgeous country! Great rock formations. I really like the fog hanging over the water! I bet that was a fun trip.
Just Breath taking...the glacier is awesome!
Wow, Faye... What a fabulous trip you had. I would love to see the glacier ---and those waterfalls.... Gorgeous!!!! Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Betsy
All of your photos are wonderful, but I especially like your first one of the mist in the valley. Of course the waterfalls are spectacular and the glacier is magnificent. Thanks for taking us along.
The lake stops people from going to the terminus of the Glacier. Reminds me of my own adventure in New Zealand.
Such incredible photos, especially the ones of the glacier. I've never hiked anywhere but can imagine you must see so many fascinating sights that would otherwise be missed.
Awwwwwwwwww how beautiful. :-)
Beautiful pictures from Sogn og Fjordane.
I want to visit Loen.
Two years ago I traveled with Hurtigruten
from Bergen to Kirkenes.
I'll never forget the wonderful trip.
Thanks for sharing and your kind words!
Outstanding post. Sometimes "nasy Fog" makes for a neat photo LOL
What an amazing place to hike to, love all the green moss, ferns and then the pop of red coats at the glacier itself.
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