Sunnmore

This past week I had the great pleasure of traveling north in this fine country to the area known as Sunnmore. Driving from Bergen involves a number of ferry crossings, narrow winding roads and much gawking at some of the most spectacular natural surroundings I have ever witnessed. We traveled through some of this country's finest ski terrain regions with towering peaks and narrow winding fjords filling the field of view.
I went for a run one day while we were staying in the outskirts of Aalesund and witnessed the most breathtaking natural contrasts I ever have in one single hour long run. I started off along the ocean running along small frozen beaches, over private docks and masses of shell clad rocks. The glassy ocean water reflected mountains and colourful boathouses alike. I then made my way through a high end neighborhood and into the hills jamming up a snow covered trail into a wonderland of untouched frost and fresh powder. At the top of a forest cover hill I turned to look out over what could have won me many a photo contest I am convinced. Unfortunately I don't with a camera so my words will have to do. In the foreground frost coated branches, behind a view of a glassy fjord, majestic jagged peaks with multiple layers of cloud toying with the gentle glow of the mid winter sun. Incredible.