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Ferries, Fjords & Headwinds: Through Senja and the Vesterålen

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Sunday — Nordfjordbotn to Skaland (Senja) via Tromso

Rode to Brensholmen, took a ferry to Botnhamn on the island of Senja, and cycled to a campsite in Skaland with views over the fjord.

Monday — Senja to Bleik (Andøya)

Cycled across Senja through tunnels, took a ferry from Gryllefjord to Andenes, then rode to a windy campsite in Bleik.

Tuesday — Along Andøya to Åknes

Cycled south along the dramatic west coast of Andøya, passed a rocket launch site, and camped near Åknes.

Wednesday — Åknes to Sortland (Vesterålen)

Rode a gravel route across Andøya, crossed bridges, and reached Sortland.

Thursday — Sortland to Sandslatta via Hurtigruten Museum

Cycled to Stokmarknes to visit the Hurtigruten Museum, then took a ferry across to Austvågøya in the Lofoten and continued to a campsite.

Friday — Austvågøya to Rystad

Rainy riding through Svolvær, the main town of the Lofoten, then onward to a campsite in Rystad.

Saturday — Rystad to Flakstad

Cycled across Vestvågøya in wind and rain, passed through Leknes, and reached Lofoten Beach Camp in Flakstad.

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