Journey to Hjelmeland
May 10, 2026
by TheCuriousCyclist
Filed under Curious
Tagged with norway26
So long tiny hotel room, you served me well!
Spartan, but still cozy.
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Remembering how tasty those sausage rolls were at the cafe yesterday, I made a point to raid them again today.
Colonialen Storhaug: Crowded, and for good reason.
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In addition to the sausage rolls, and a slice of quiche, I got a croissant that was so buttery it actually made a large C-shaped butter stain on the inside of the box they gave me. I think I’ve found the Norway version of my “Best Café”…
These are tremendously delicious! During my time in Stavanger I are FOUR of them.
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On the way to the docks I caught another manhole for my collection:
Manhole Gallery: Stavanger
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I checked the ferry schedule again and realized I had a couple hours to kill, so I meandered though the tourist section again and sorted more photos in a coffee shop.
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No matter how many times I see it, it always looks like too much gear.
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No matter how many times I see it, it always looks like too much gear.
Don’t look behind you!
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This alley is an ally.
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My wanderings led me to this fellow. Imposing!
Google Maps just calls this "Statue Old Time Watchman".
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Ready to bludgeon crime at any moment!
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The ferry terminal was surprisingly compact. It had eight separate stations where a boat could dock, and each was only about the length of a boat. The pilots actually moved them in sideways, which was pretty impressive to watch.
The ferry boats are very agile, and can dock in parallel.
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The boats were also much faster on the water than I expected.
It’s a pretty darn glorious day downtown.
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It’s a pretty darn glorious day downtown.
Good use for old tires.
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Tucked away under the stairs, it only needs one wee stabilizing strap.
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Tucked away under the stairs, it only needs one wee stabilizing strap.
Interesting art.
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The city was nice but it’s good to be on the move again, frankly.
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The city was nice but it’s good to be on the move again, frankly.
Chugga chugga! Beep! Honk!
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Chugga chugga! Beep! Honk!
Be alert in your South Park persona, young person!
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Be alert in your South Park persona, young person!
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One of the amazingly shaped car ferries.
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One of the amazingly shaped car ferries.
Looking out into Boknafjorden from the town.
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Looking out into Boknafjorden from the town.
The thai restautant gets asked about ferry tickets. A LOT.
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The thai restautant gets asked about ferry tickets. A LOT.
This old flyer is adorable. Hanging on the wall of the thai restaurant in the center of town.
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This old flyer is adorable. Hanging on the wall of the thai restaurant in the center of town.
A little slice of heaven!
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