Another great day of sightseeing, albeit that the skies are still grey, there is more wind today, driving showers across the islands fron the N Atlantic. At least it’s more interesting weather than yesterday. Did I mention that it’s cold?

Stamsund turns out to be a major fishing centre, not just a modern harbour but a couple of processing factories and a couple of hundred homes for the workforce. That’s why there’s a big road from Leknes – going back to single track for the rest of today’s ride I am pleased to say. Raining so no photos.

Further along the coast I managed coffee and some drying out in a campsite. Soon after I got my views of Henningsvaer and its magnificent cliffs.

The village is off to the right on little flat islands, again connected by bridges. I had first seen these huge granite cliffs on a TV programme about Vic Saunders’ climbing holidays. Spectacular shots of the climbing with the village below. So I am delighted to have seen it from across the fjord- though the urge to climb has long gone! I thought of going right round the fjord for a close up view, but that would have added another  35 miles and I am officially tired. 

On the way back I stopped to photograph this church, right at the back of the beach in the tiny hamlet of Valberg. Right on cue a woman pulled up in a car and strode purposefully in, brandishing rubber gloves and a mop. Every church must have one!

The last few miles were in slightly brighter weather!

I’m now watching the tdf about to tackle part of the Ventoux. Last night here and tomorrow I reverse that fabulous ride back to Moskenes. It’s in my all time top 5 days out – so looking forward to it.