Fjordbotn Camping – peace and birthday treats
After returning from the Hesten hike, we continued toward Tromsø and the Lyngen Alps. After a tough day we didn't want to drive far, so we chose Fjordbotn Camping for the night. The campsite was beautifully located right by the sea, and as usual the area was nearly empty.
After a long hot shower, we prepared tortillas in the campsite kitchen. Since it was my birthday, we also made excellent pancakes for dessert.
Evening surprise – northern lights and worry
When we returned to the van after the evening routines, the mood changed. Jessika fell badly in the dark and injured her foot. The situation was especially worrying since she is also pregnant.
Before bedtime, however, the sky offered a comforting show: we saw proper northern lights for the first time on the trip. The sea was perfectly calm, making the experience even more magnificent.
Journey to Tromsø and a stop at Sommarøy
In the morning we packed the van and continued toward Tromsø. The sun shone from a cloudless sky and the sea was calm – the weather was perfect. We took the ferry from Senja to Kvaløya island (220 NOK). On the way we made a quick stop at Sommarøy island, which turned out to be incredibly photogenic.
The Tromsø hospital experience
Upon arriving in Tromsø, we headed straight to the hospital. The emergency department was surprisingly small compared to Finnish hospitals. We waited about an hour before Jessika was assessed.
In the evening, the doctor examined Jessika's foot and also checked on the baby. The baby was fine, and the foot just needed rest and support bandages.
Toward the Lyngen Alps
After leaving the hospital, we continued toward the Lyngen Alps and the Blåisvatnet hike. Along the way, however, there was a ferry whose last departure had already passed hours ago. So we decided to drive to a wild camping spot near the ferry terminal.
