Bob and
Joyce
Adventurers in Norway, 2004
Coastal Voyage 4
Hammerfest
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Sami resident selling stuff. These are the indigenous people of the area formerly known as Lapland. |
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We arrived in Hammerfest at 05:00. The world's northernmost "town". There are "villages" further north - and the northernmost "city" further south |
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Reindeer abound in the town |
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They roam the streets and eat the grass and flowers - just like the deer at home! Both males and females have large antlers. |
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We were not sure whether the fences on the hills above the town were for snow control or drying codfish - or both. Notice the absence of trees. |
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The M/S Midnatsol in the port at Hammerfest. This town was burned completely in 1945 during the German retreat. |
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This facility is being constructed for over $1 billion USD to liquefy natural gas. It will be ready in 2006. |
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Another troll |
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Bringing a pilot aboard to assist in navigation through the area. This is the fast rescue boat from the ship. |
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More of the natural gas facility under construction. |
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