The final day we can still enjoy the magnificent Lofoten scenery, and after three days of rain, we're getting glimpses of the sun today. This immediately makes the view a lot more beautiful. But if you think you can go for a walk in the sun for a bit, you'll be disappointed. Inside within

A glance outside confirmed our suspicions: it was going to be a rainy day, yet again. We could take it easy this morning, as the bus was scheduled to depart around 10 am. After a short journey, we arrived at the walking area. We strapped on our snowshoes, and from a distance, I could see that participating in this walk might lead to long-term knee problems. Also, Dad

Today, an early start, as one of our fellow travellers has to report for her White-tailed Eagle Safari at 9 am. This gives us the chance to explore Svolvær before we board the boat. Around half past eleven, we get into a survival suit and follow the two skippers to the ribs. For some reason, everyone (32 people)

Today we're moving to Skårungen, which is about 120 km north, so pack our bags, have breakfast and off we go. Before setting off, the driver announces he'll be saying goodbye to us after this trip. And he did it in style; on the first bend, he misjudged his turning circle and got stuck against a concrete wall. Shit.

This morning's walk to breakfast is with a backpack and camera this time. An early start today so as to be on time for the ferry from Reine. The ferry sails through the Reinefjord to the villages of Kjerkfjorden and Vindstad. A stunning trip of about an hour between the hundreds of metres high, steep rocks. After the boat trip, there's time to

The morning begins with a perilous trek to breakfast, the frost having turned the road into an ice rink. Like two penguins, we make our way to the restaurant. Precisely at 10 o'clock, our excursion to the end of the Lofoten Islands begins. The village of Å is the southernmost town in the Lofoten. At five past ten, we step out into the