18th Paris-North Cape Photo Adventure
25th July to 25th August 2017

Sørøya - North Cap

• Aug 12
• 12H50

Final stage to reach the North Cape. We must take the ferry to Hammerfest where we left the car. For those who left this morning is direct and the duration is 45 minutes for those in the afternoon the ride will be 2:45. Stopping frequently, it serves ferry tiny villages sometimes counting only 10 houses.

To reach the island of Magerøya, we drive along the east coast of the Norwegian point that goes to the northernmost point of Europe. The rock is black, even if the water is a beautiful blue, this is still the glacial Arctic Ocean, it is absolutely freezing! We must take a 7 km tunnel under the ocean!

Appointment is given to Gjesvaer, at 22h, for a final rubber stamp before the North Cape. This is one of the two main villages of the island with the main town of Honningsvag. The departure of the convoys is given ten minutes later. The convoys forward like a burning snake, despite the cold and the wind do not hesitate to leave the car sitting on the doors. Arrival noticed towards the globe, where cars are lined up in front to take pictures of this important moment. The corks of champagne, sparkling cider and other fly. Francine, she blew the Clairette de Die caps. It must be said that she dreamed of this trip, since 30 years. His dream came true today, his birthday. She turns 50 this August 12, 2015.

Some have tried to pitch the tent despite the wind, others sought refuge in campgrounds. Still others, for the late hour, preferred to sleep in the car.