The Last Days

Hi All,
As you know already, I managed to get around Nordkapp, but the days leading up to the moment hold wonderful memories for me. The morning I left Hammerfest and said good-bye to Sture, I was on my way to the town of Havoysund. Specifically I was looking for a row of houses [...]

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The End

May 11, 2009
I’m on a  ferry headed back down the Norwegian coast, having rounded Nordkapp on Sunday. Well actually, I’m once again sitting in the library at Hammerfest, where just a few days ago I was composing my last post. Just down the block, the MS Nordkapp, a coastal steamer from the Hurtigruten line, has [...]

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Back in Contact…

May 7, 2009
Hello from Hammerfest.
After leaving Jane and Glenn in Hessford, I had a pretty good, but challenging trip, covering 143.35 nm in five days.  That’s averaging about 28.7 nautical miles a day.  I have to admit that not paddling today is a relief  that my aging body is already thanking me for.
The coast is [...]

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Technological difficulties

May 6, 2009
Hi, friends and family of Mark;
If you keep track of Mark through his SPOT satelite signals, you might have got a bit worried as he did not send one out last night. Or rather, he tried but it didn’t go through. Just a couple of words to assure you that everything is fine. [...]

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May 3, 2009
Memorable Encounter
I’ve had a memorable encounter.  Yesterday, May 2nd, was a great day for paddling. In fact, in the sun I was over dressed but loving the warmth. There was little wind, which made it a virtually perfect opportunity. An opportunity that took an interesting twist. I had a choice [...]

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May 1, 2009
Hard Paddling and Holidays
Most people who know me know that I’m not a morning person, which is why paddling this time of year in the Arctic is such a wonderful experience. I can get on the water somewhat late by many people’s standards, and then paddle until 9 or 10 pm or later. [...]

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