easy way to Copenhagen
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For my way to Copenhagen - where i intend to stay for a couple of days - i took the ferry.
Apart from my much lighter wallet, the trip was quite enjoyable. Including a marvellous sunset out on the sea.
getting to know Oslo
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My stay in Oslo was as nice as it can be.
Exceptionally good weather, a beautiful city and two superkind hosts, Yi-Chun and Andreas.
Thanks for the incredibly relaxing time in Oslo!
tough ride to Oslo
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Todays first 50km were truly amazing...
...the second 50km not that much anymore. Highways again and lorry-drivers with mad overtaking manouvers.
The last part consisted of 30km riding through the suburbs of Oslo. Apart from the traffic, this one was quite fun again. Almost like a racing-track. =o)
border to Norway
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The most direct way to cross the border to Norway led me over a 13km long gravel road in a hilly region. It took me about one hour to get from the last paved Swedish street to the first paved Nowegian street. During this hour i saw 4 cars (all within about 5min) and just a handful of cottages. Otherwise just pure nature.
Dense forests and glassy lakes again and at some points the total absence of noise. I stopped a few times to take a picture and everytime it was deadly silent. Possibly the most impressive ride during my whole trip.
Swedens hinterland part II
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Today i finally found what i expected the hinterland of Sweden to be. Lonely roads, dense forests and mirror-like lakes.
Picturesque views after every second turn. Just insane!