Horse riding excursion - Svolvaer - 01 October 2022

We got off the ship at Svolvaer, sun still visible in the horizon. We got on a small bus and drove to a farm in the Lofoten islands.

Stunning scenery as multiple of these islands connected by bridges come into view.

We arrive at the farm and Michael got a black horse called Musteur and I got a white one called Mist. Very obedient arctic horses, a little smaller to what we are used to seeing. Wonderful trail through pitch black areas, up down, around and then the beach only around 125 metres but so beautiful. Norwegians seem to love the outdoors as many were in their vehicles which doubled up as motor homes, fires outside but well kitted out. Tv's could be seen through the motorhomes windows.

The Northern lights made an appearance though faint, they were there.

What a beautiful experience for a 59 birthday celebration, very grateful and blessed.

Many horses, all named and well looked after. Two ladies led us, one riding and the other walking. We then drove back to the ship and boarded the shop at the next port of Stamsund. After some coffee we finally went to sleep around midnight after a really awesome day and night!