All bets are off when the ramp goes down

All bets are off when the ramp goes down - VANLIFE NORWAY

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This episode was filmed 9th & 10th September 2022.
We are back in Norway from our Christmas Day episode in the UK. Today we continue our journey north towards Bergen.
Ken discovers that Norwegian drivers are not as placid as they seem.
After skipping breakfast we need an early lunch and find a perfect spot at a disused ferry port.
We are quickly learning how the ferries operate and take one from Jektevik to Hodnanes with a stop at Nordhuglo without getting off at the wrong port!
We find a peaceful waterside park up to try some Norwegian doughnuts then carry on our journey, catching yet another ferry at Våge.
After struggling to find a place to spend the night we decide to treat ourselves to a meal out.
Plans change in the morning as it is such a sunny day we take the tram into Bergen, look around the fish market and catch the funicular, Floibanen for some amazing views.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:51 Driving on towards Bergen
03:21 Early lunch at disused ferry port
05:33 A steep tunnel
06:24 Ferry to Hodnanes
09:31 Nice spot for doughnuts
11:07 Våge ferry
13:50 Treat night
15:20 Tram into Bergen
17:46 Fish market
19:42 Floibanen
22:08 Next time
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Пікірлер: 227

@bobmalibaliyahmarley1551 Жыл бұрын

8:20 the reason why everyone is driving infront of you and rushing ahead is simple: People driving vans in Norway is not a new thing, there are tons of ''van'' tourism in Norway, and everyone hates driving behind vans or trailers, or anything ''slow or large'' on long stretches, because they ''clog'' up the traffic, and are most likely causing many potential or actual dangerous situation in the traffic, not the van or heavy vehicle in itself, but how people might do reckless drive-by's to get ahead of it in traffic if the person behind the wheel is impatient. So the fact that you ''stood there'' on the end at the ferry was most likely a ''sign'' to the other drivers that you wanted to be a good guy and ''let them go ahead'', so that is why they rushed, since you are driving a van and they thought you were giving them the go-ahead.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

I certainly think it was because they feared I would hold them up. We do drive slower than most traffic. I try my best to let people pass as I know what can happen when you don’t 👍

@brigitkarlsen4294 Жыл бұрын

Hitting Bergen in sunshine is like hitting lotto

@audrey136 Жыл бұрын

I get hungry everytime I watch you eat😂

@hrorm Жыл бұрын

Im so happy it was sun when you visited Bergen :)

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

So were we 😊

@leenewcome85 Жыл бұрын

Great video certainly worth a visit thanks for sharing

@damienlafferty7555 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👏

@karenchapman2561 Жыл бұрын

Great trip 😁

@davypeugeot Жыл бұрын

Lovely video again guys ,thank you

@peterdnreynolds777 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery

@ftkinsella Жыл бұрын

The more I watch the more I feel Norway would be a nice place to visit. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures today. Cheers guys.😁❤️😁

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Norway certainly is a beautiful country to visit 🙂👍

@connieolson8497 Жыл бұрын

Certainly is beautiful! But as we all travel, we see every country has pretty settings. Thanks for sharing

@Rob80993 Жыл бұрын

Great episode, it brought back some good ,memories of the times I spend in Norway during the 90s 😀

@mobile_noble4026 Жыл бұрын

Impressive views at the end!

@jeanphillips4093 Жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable. Brought back happy memories of my few days in Bergen. I loved it.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. We loved Bergen too 😀

@asbjrnknutsen8761 Жыл бұрын

Happy new year! thank you again for sharing your adventures in Norway!

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. That is very kind of you ❤️

@ChrisHunt4497 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for three great videos over Christmas. Looking forward to your next one already.🤩🤩🤩

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊👍

@lilianakubecek6612 Жыл бұрын

Great video 👍 pasta dishes looked delicious 😋 beautiful scenery 🙌 thanks for the journey 👌❤️

@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 Жыл бұрын

good vid on the travels on the channel keep up the good vid thanks lee

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@angelacross2216 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@bobblebec12 Жыл бұрын

So enjoy your music collection with your films. Really enjoyable as always ❤ watching is a huge escapism from everyday life 😊

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy it 🙂

@junerobinson8169 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely video, the scenery was brilliant..thanks again for taking us along..hope you both had a lovely christmas..and wishing you both a lovely New Year..

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Thanks June, same to you 🎄🎅🏻🥳

@ianthomas1060 Жыл бұрын

You've got to admire that fly. 😂 Happy Christmas to you both and all the best, more great vids and adventures for 2023.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

I think it was Special Forces 😁👍

@lcook0825 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ken and Carol. Hope you enjoyed your Christmas. I am amazed at the great scenery in Norway.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

We had a good one thanks. 👍

@mrsteadyhands6408 Жыл бұрын

What lovely folk these two are. Great videos and channel 👍

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 😊

@stevebennett6727 Жыл бұрын

You had nicer weather in Bergen than when we were there in November, rained all day. Lovely place tho 🥰

@maryg.249 Жыл бұрын

Norway is so beautiful. All the trees and gorgeous lakes. Now I’m wanting to visit Norway. I’m really enjoying this adventure the little red has taken us on. The best to you both, Mary

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary. Hope you get the chance to visit Norway one day ☺️

@egilandersen1844 Жыл бұрын

Thanks posting videos :)) 5.44 the tunnel went down in is 262 meters under sea level at ist deapest. :)

@Wizardinthewild Жыл бұрын

Nice breakfast stop at the old ferry port. That Ferry offloading was fun 😂 I like the look of Bergen. What view from the top. Thanks. 🙏

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Bergen is well worth a visit. Lots to see there 🙂👍

@MrJckDoo Жыл бұрын

Lovely episode Carol & Ken. Bergen is beautiful.

@dieselbushcraft1299 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad CalMac ferries have a bit more decorum when offloading vehicles 👍

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Well they are certainly more sedate 😁👍

@SlimTortoise Жыл бұрын

Lovely camera work.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@gold4leaf Жыл бұрын

Hi Carol and Ken, Norway is certainly picturesque and scenic, love the drone shots, and Ken you are much like me ... always have a second to confirm the conclusion made on the first is valid (the donuts)... and they were nice size prawns, we have similar in Australia, nothing "shrimp about our prawns !!!, cheers, Garry from DownUnder

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Cheers Garry. Love the size of your prawns and the whole outdoor cooking scene. Hope you are having a sunny Christmas 🎄 😀

@L.A.Tex_Norway Жыл бұрын

Bergen - best place in the world 💕

@steinarhaugen7617 Жыл бұрын

Bergen is one of the world's most beautiful cities, but it always rains when I'm there, almost at least. 😎I live in the same county where Bergen is located.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

We were lucky 👍

@yaminthegrey Жыл бұрын

Hari OM Barbara and I were thinking alike - only I would have warmed mine up, too; works wonders on tired pastry! Golly though... Norway really is a picturesque place, eh? That view! YAM xx

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

That view is amazing and we were lucky with the weather. You are right, a few minutes in the Ridge Monkey would have transformed them. 👍

@brianmcclure8012 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that. Looks like a lovely part of the world. Maybe I missed this in other vlogs from Norway, but would be very helpful to share typical prices of other things e.g meals, coffee, tram etc etc. Not suggesting it should be your primary focus, but helpful to get local insight for places like this that most of us haven't visited. thanks for your great content!!

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

We do mention some costs of attractions, etc in future videos and will probably do a summary at the end of the trip like we did with the French series.

@steinarbrevikknudsen1546 Жыл бұрын

Norwegian and English tastes are probably different, but I see that you buy food that most Norwegians do not buy....don't judge us by the food you have bought...:)

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

I don’t judge anyone I leave that to the courts 😁👍. We have not much clue about what we are buying in Norway as it’s quite different. We even managed to compare gluten free prices with UK non gluten free without realising. 😁👍

@janelem3448 Жыл бұрын

Just curious as to why these foods are in the supermarket if Norwegians don’t eat them

@Kraakesolv Жыл бұрын

@@janelem3448 As a Norwegian I agree. I haven't seen anything that isn't bought yet. Except maybe the smultringer, most buy those fresh made I guess. And the canned stuff like sodd is usually reserved for cabin life etc.

@steinarbrevikknudsen1546 Жыл бұрын

@@janelem3448 There are quite a few tourists in Norway...:) Bread is good in Norway, but it costs quite a lot. Canning is not something ordinary people use, but have a few cans at the cabin. Unlike products such as donuts, which are more or less inedible, but fill the stomach until you have the opportunity to eat dinner...a lot of semi-finished products are very bad.

@frosty6960 Жыл бұрын

@@steinarbrevikknudsen1546 Bread varies from 2 to 7 euros

@athollmcnicoll1028 Жыл бұрын

Jesus Bergen has changed since I was last over there but then that was back in the late 1970's when I used to fly out of Sola (Helicopters to the N. Sea Oil Platforms) and back then I thought it a very picturesque City. Cheers Ken and Carrol for taking us along on the journey.

@lpdude2005 Жыл бұрын

Not just Bergen. The whole of Norway has changed in record time. You won't recognize some places - actually. You will no longer find anything that is not restored, new or completely up to date. Norway is otherwise fully digitized in all areas. You never go to the bank, to a public office - you serve yourself in every way.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

First proper visit for us 👍

@Anita-rq9ev Жыл бұрын

Bergen ist stunning. Unfortunately the weather was bad when I visited (still gorgeous though), otherwise I would have taken the funicular. Great vlog 😊

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

We couldn’t believe our luck. Last time we were in Bergen there was low cloud.

@helenhall3705 Жыл бұрын

We travelled the Bergen airport tram in June. Also couldn’t find any way to pay. Sometimes you get a bonus 😉

@janmorganfroynes5032 Жыл бұрын

9:28 The middle red "naust" is actually my grandmothers. Beautiful there during the summer.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Lovely spot 👍

@collinhunter9792 Жыл бұрын

its funny, at 15.15 approx, to see the trams/trains, running right through the street, where you would expect cars, ae

@eckligt Жыл бұрын

Although you were lucky with the weather, I just want to add that the driest month of the year in Bergen (and probably most of the West coast) is June, with July not far behind. September is surprisingly the wettest month on average. I have noticed from watching many travelling youtubers that Norway is often visited in late summer or early autumn. My advice is always to come in June. No guarantees, but it maximizes your chances of good weather.

@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын

As soon as we seen the peroni we both said “ooooo” then you mentioned us 😂😂 Sarah’s favourite is carbonara too. Impeccable taste you two 👌🏼

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

😁👍

@Luredreier Жыл бұрын

7:03 Thank you, I appreciate that.

@colinnewmarch1106 Жыл бұрын

Lovely scenery and such a clean and well organised place, I often wonder what tourists make of the UK , especially in places like London, graffiti,litter,crowds, traffic jams ,nothing working , still that's why we go abroad. Have a great new year

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Very true, Colin. Happy New Year to you 🥳

@lillia5333 Жыл бұрын

I love London! All the people, the houses, the theatres... Great food, nice taxidrivers! The litter? Have no time to notice it. I've never met a person who was rude. I have been to Scotland too. Edinburgh was an adventure. Scotish people were wonderful. Love from Norway.

@praagyah Жыл бұрын

Ken is so funny! "They're dry and plain as an old boot. --- One more." :D Smultringer are better freshly made. The ones you get prepackaged from the grocery store are quite dry. Also, regarding the traffic control where there's road works, it depends on the amount of traffic on a road. More traffic, more control, but generally speaking, Norwegian drivers are quite calm. If you're on a highway/expressway though, or close to major cities there can, as anywhere else, be a bit more aggressiveness. I love your showcase of Norway. I hope you'll come back some day to visit the interior parts too!

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

It’s a big country so we have plenty left to see. We wish a direct ferry route between Norway/UK would start again.

@JustLiesNOR Жыл бұрын

The store bought ones can be reheated and are a bit better that way. Also dunking them in Coffee makes a lot of difference for the store bought ones. The hot, fresh ones don't particularly need that. Don't know about dunking them in tea though...

@larserdmann7153 Жыл бұрын

In 1960 I was i Norway for the first time. My father told me quietly that the norwegian war very poor people. They were. Most of the roads were gravel roads. Today Norway is like at chese. Fuld of huls all over. 🙂.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

We found the roads to be very good, especially considering the harsh weather conditions in the wintertime.

@Nemrai Жыл бұрын

The stickyness on the sidewalks is due to something coming from the trees.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Sap ? I suppose it could have been. It reminded me of the stickiness you sometimes get outside pubs where a lot of beer gets spilt.

@Luredreier Жыл бұрын

That makes sense.

@Nemrai Жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK Looking into it a bit more. They are probably linden trees, and those are known for being messy.

@Kraakesolv Жыл бұрын

For anyone looking for a place to put up for the night, if you don't find anything on Park4night, ask locals! We are often reserved but go out of our way to help.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Good to know 👍

@gazzertrn Жыл бұрын

Ken swears lol, why bleep it out ,its so funny . Vage ferry , Ken don't say it or it will be a swear word . I fell of my chair laughing at that 🤣🤣🤣

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

I can swear like a trooper but I try not to on camera as we have all sorts of viewers. You need a wide vocabulary of expletives when dealing with drunks on a Saturday night 😁👍

@Barbara-yj5tl Жыл бұрын

I would have sliced the dry donuts and spread with some lovely apricot or raspberry jam 😋

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

That would work 😁👍

@getawaygeese Жыл бұрын

I heard about using rocks as ramps do you can get away in an emergency - great if there are rocks I guess lol😂 Bergen looked a great laid back place Enjoyed this one guys especially the racing off the ferry 😂

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. We were shocked at the driving off the ferry. Don’t know if that is normal behaviour or they just wanted to get past us quickly because we were foreigners 😆

@getawaygeese Жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK scene from the gold rush

@peacefulminimalist2028 Жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK It's normal that one lane finishes before the next lane starts getting off :) Not sure if they were behind you in the same lane or not, maybe they were in a hurry or just lacked manners. On behalf of Norwegians I apologise.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

@@peacefulminimalist2028 they were in the same lane behind us which is why we were shocked when they overtook us before we were even off the ferry. They must have spotted our UK sticker 😆

@kdboyle7673 Жыл бұрын

Watching from the USA and finally subscribed. Amazing shots of Bergen. We felt lucky to catch the view on a partly cloudy day, but now I see it’s spectacular on a clear day. I know you explained at some point but could you remind me what the meaning of three words posted occasionally at the bottom of the screen throughout the videos? Happiest of New Years to you!

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing and glad you enjoyed the video. Google “What3Words” for an explanation. Happy New Year 🥳

@218colin1 Жыл бұрын

That was scary coming off that ferry.

@lindarich3317 Жыл бұрын

I kept thinking I bet those donuts would be good dunked in hot chocolate 😊

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

🍩😋👍

@shannonweatherill5290 Жыл бұрын

We live a ferry ride away from Seattle. Can’t even imagine a free for all when the ramp goes down.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

First time for us

@Alaskalad Жыл бұрын

God Tur, I see you took the funicular Fløibanenm shame it was so crowded for you, Bergen old town by the harbour is so good too with plenty of shops, even better in the harbour when it gets filled with the old tall ships of years gone past

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

That must be an amazing sight to see all the tall ships 🙂👍

@daviddavies3810 Жыл бұрын

The sticky stuff on the pavements is Molasses, they mix it in with the rock salt it stops it washing away as quick in the rain, they do use it in the UK on the roads, really enjoying the videos, amazing scenery 👍

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info 🙂👍

@Nemrai Жыл бұрын

We don't do that in Norway, as far as I know. No salt is used on the roads there at the time of year this video is from.

@daviddavies3810 Жыл бұрын

@@Nemrai they might not use the salt but if its sticky it's probably Molasses

@jenninstitches Жыл бұрын

It is from the trees, not Molasses. We use Leca (clay product) or stone chips, and occasionally some salt in winer months but certainly not at the time they were there.

@janmorganfroynes5032 Жыл бұрын

When at a ferry, the ferrydirector guy in the highvis tells you when it's your turn to drive. You were in a lane with no direct out, you were supposed to wait till the others had driven off and for the ferry guy to give you the signal. Trust me, I've taken the ferry countless times as I lived right nearby for years and have relatives all around those areas. Commenting without having seen the rest of the video, but in case you guys don't address it, you're taking a detour taking that ferry. If you had continued driving on the main road another 15-20 minutes, you'd have reached another ferry, taking you closer to Bergen. That's the main route

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

I was waiting to be told to go. The vehicles that overtook me were in the same lane as me. They were not waiting for anyone. We were sightseeing so the direct route is not always the best option for us.

@janmorganfroynes5032 Жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK Huh, that's weird, but you know best as you were actually there. Yeh, for sure, it's a beautiful strech of road. Been a lot to the area where you filmed the church as my grandparents live there, fun place as a kid.

@TheHarrip Жыл бұрын

You shouldn't have bleeped it ,it would have been hilarious to hear you rightfully curse just the once 😁 happy new year guys

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year 🥳 😁

@cherrylwegner6292 Жыл бұрын

Ken you make me laugh ,,,,,,my hubby reminds me of your donuts dry and as plain as an old boot , but I bought the whole package just the way Carol did and no regrets hahahahahaha!! Cherryl from Canada

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

They grew on me 😁👍

@cherrylwegner6292 Жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK that's funny because so did my hubby grow on me , and after 44 wonderful years married I know I made the right choice !! Happy New Years and safe travels to you and Carol Cherryl from Canada

@davidbalmer712 Жыл бұрын

Can't beat a fish finger bun for brunch

@Luredreier Жыл бұрын

9:58 Smultring = donut We prefer them *without* sugar. However I didn't know they where possible to buy like that. I've only ever tasted them freshly fried. They're usually sold at stalls etc at markets.

@Nemrai Жыл бұрын

Smultringer are similar, but not quite the same recipe as donuts, I think. The texture/taste is at least a bit different.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

We can get them like that in the UK and as you say then they are delicious 😁👍

@Luredreier Жыл бұрын

@@Nemrai Maybe, I've never tasted any donuts, just smultring, so I can't compare.

@nor-wayking6757 Жыл бұрын

10 sec microwave them, mmmm (drool)

@Luredreier Жыл бұрын

6:15 Oh dear, that tends to lead to huge fees. If you come up north again later I suggest visiting the office of the local transportation company in whatever city you're in and buying a one day ticket or one week ticket orr whatever length of time you plan to bring the area if you are still struggling with the payments. It's also honestly cheaper if you go 3 or more trips in a day. You can also try to ask in a local kiosk as they sometimes sell tickets alongside other things in some cities. And if nothing else they may be able to help you.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

We were desperate to pay but couldn’t get the machines to work. We were not alone. I filmed what it was doing before we got on just in case I needed to prove that we had tried.

@steinarhaugen7617 Жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK You did nothing wrong. You tried to pay and that's enough.

@bolleolympus Жыл бұрын

❤❤👌👌👍👍Lived there for 3 years. It is better than Oslo. Bread, butter and yam or ham, cheese....

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

It’s a beautiful place 👍

@thebairdhaslanded Жыл бұрын

hey can you move the rocks left by the other people there last night lol. Sorry for the bad joke lol

@SpaceflightSimulator Жыл бұрын

22:02 the Island on the other side of the fjord is where I live!

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Lovely spot 👍

@MichaelEricMenk Жыл бұрын

3:25 Some old ferry terminals are kept in working order as a redundancy in case something happens to the tunnel/bridge..

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Now that makes a lot of sense 👍

@catwhisperer1524 Жыл бұрын

shame Scotland doesnt take note 🥰

@kosefix Жыл бұрын

Also because of bad weather. Some terminals are better suited than others for certain wind directions.

@davidmarshall5596 Жыл бұрын

The first 5 minutes made me decide that the fish fingers butties was gonna be today's lunch😋 the doughnut 🍩 needed raspberry jam & plenty sugar 😋 Got to say the driver of the blue pick up was,taking no prisoners..bloody hell they were driving off that ferry like it was sinking 😳..really enjoying the Norway 🇳🇴 vlogs and my tin of Cadbury roses are a bonus while viewing 😂 excellent as always you two & the little Red camper 😊💯👌

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

You are right about the doughnuts. Are the Cadbury Roses not finished yet? You’re slacking 😆👍

@davidmarshall5596 Жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK I'm down to the last 8..there's plenty of empty wrappers i have to keep sifting through 😂😋

@peacefulminimalist2028 Жыл бұрын

They aren't actually doughnuts - Smultringer is a sort of christmas cake without yeast. They're baked with cardamum and salt of hartshorn and with sour milk instead of normal milk. It's an old traditional cake here in Norway that tastes best fresh and warm. You can find regular (american) doughnuts in any shop that sells fresh bread though, and also "Berlinerboller" which is a donut bun filled with raspberry jam and coated in sugar.

@davidmarshall5596 Жыл бұрын

@@peacefulminimalist2028 ah I see..

@mmwaashumslowww7167 Жыл бұрын

Lovely! Fantastic carriage with a view through the roof. Norway doesn't seem to want you to pay for anything, unlike here where machines take your money and offer nothing.

@Luredreier Жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

No they certainly want you to pay for things but actually being able to do that is a challenge at times. We expected to pay a conductor but there wasn’t one.

@Luredreier Жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK There's never a conductor in Norwegian public transportation anymore. Just ticket inspectors at random times. In my city I just use a phone app 99% if the time. People who use public transportation often tends to get a card, paying for 6 months or a year up front then they use that for unlimited traveling within the zones paid for. Then your ticket is inspired at random times. Sometimes it's a year between inspections. Sometimes it's several times a week. They got inspectors hired all year, but they'll take random routes each time and there's no way of knowing when they'll inspect *your* line.

@Pit8800 Жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK I travel a lot and Revoult never let me down. It’s free so you could give it a try. Love your videos x

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@primrosedahlia9466 Жыл бұрын

FYI Nesttun where you were staying is in Bergen, not outside of it. It's in the southern part of the city. So when you talk about taking the tram to Bergen, you're really saying that you're going to the city center.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

👍

@MichaelEricMenk Жыл бұрын

6:25: A lot of GPS programs show the detour taken here as the shortest route to Bergen. Unless you are deliberately taking the off beat path, the best option is to follow the main road.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

All of the roads we drive were deliberate choices as we were using Pocket Earth app to navigate. We wanted to experience the back roads but did use the main routes if the weather got bad 👍

@omfghai2u Жыл бұрын

Direct route is boring as all heck (except the ferry) though.

@sigrunwestrus68 Жыл бұрын

You need to buy freshly baked "smultringer" and eat them still warm. A world of difference with the packed one. They are just awful!

@MichaelEricMenk Жыл бұрын

Yepp, a big difference.. and donuts with toppings are traditionally not commen in Norway..

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

It didn’t stop me eating several of them 😁👍

@Luredreier Жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK Maybe, but still, I've never tasted a single smultring (donut) that wasn't baked/fried less then 10 min ago. The thought of doing so just never would have crossed my mind. I didn't even know that it was possible to buy those things in the store. Oo

@sigrunwestrus68 Жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK 😄

@lpdude2005 Жыл бұрын

You often see small towns without people. The reason is probably that in the places you are in Western Norway, everyone works during the day. Even school youth after school - because that part of Norway lacks labour

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

It’s nice to see. In the UK everywhere is busy.

@paulireson7729 Жыл бұрын

I’m in the process of trying to talk my wife around into purchasing a camper van. We’re selling up our place in Spain and that will fund the van. We have a biggish dog we want to take with us. Here’s hoping.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Good luck. Make sure you get a bigger van than ours with that dog 😁👍

@susanbrown2909 Жыл бұрын

Nice to travel with you..I’ve been to Sweden ,but not quite so keen on Norway..but none the less, interesting, .Thanks carol n Ken.. 22:34

@McBiker69 Жыл бұрын

Im born and raised in sweden , Norway are 100% more beautiful then here

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

We enjoyed it but we have not visited Sweden yet 👍

@shannjess5223 Жыл бұрын

My son in law accidentally zapped himself with the same fly swat and got a powerful shock, he felt it down his arm , chest and into heart 😱 . It didn’t turn off after being used so was faulty

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Something to watch out for! Hope your son in law is OK 🙂

@levt2156 Жыл бұрын

Just a thank you for your videos. I really enjoy trips with you two. I'd love to tour Norway via van for a couple of months. Should i try to ship my van from the U.S...? That is the question!

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Not worth the grief. Hire one. 👍

@levt2156 Жыл бұрын

I've been leaning in that direction. Thanks! :-)

@RV-zk7zq Жыл бұрын

Hi, I was wondering when you use your drone abroad is there a website you check to see that it is safe to do so? Your Norway adventures vlogs are great and a good reference for my planned trip next year. Cheers Shaun.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

There is a good website for drone zones in Norway but I couldn’t find an app. The web was not good on a phone consequently I flew a lot less than I normally would. The EU rules are tougher than the UK.

@RV-zk7zq Жыл бұрын

@@LifeistooshortCK Thanks for that, I will just take the sensible approach also.

@SouthHill_ Жыл бұрын

Heeey, it's my city! The tram tickets do seem to have some trouble with foreign payments, I've experienced. Once encountered a couple of Chinese tourists who were struggling. In the end I just bought them each a ticket and then they shoved ten Euro into my hand and rushed off to the tram. Been years but the note's still in my wallet unexchanged; honestly I have no idea where to go to get that done and I'm too lazy to look it up, ha ha.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Well done for helping them out 👍

@barvdw Жыл бұрын

Come visit something south, you're more than welcome. Except perhaps in the Netherlands, most will actually prefer cash over card.

@EinarKramer Жыл бұрын

I figure they race off the ferry so they don't get stuck behind big trucks that can't keep up with traffic and possibly not even make the speed limit during slight inclines!

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

And campervans sightseeing 😁👍

@chuckylamb4398 Жыл бұрын

I agree their diet is not healthy but who cares! They are on holiday in a van so probably go for ease of cooking, storing and price plus sheer enjoyment 🎉

@mkeizer8134 Жыл бұрын

Hej you two, nice weather couple of days! You are using the Google Earth maps, I trie to figure out what those 3 words mean that so frequently appear in the bottom of the screen, I belief you said something about it.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Google ‘what 3 words’ 👍

@margaretconnery7422 Жыл бұрын

No matter where you go it's always nice to come back home again.. There's no place like home. A nice Malibu and pineapple would go down a treat.I wont eat lobsters because of the horrendous way they are cooked. XX ❤️💙

@abcabcboy Жыл бұрын

Don't quite understand why you chose to drive through Tysnes island on your way to Bergen. Was it for the scenery? As it is not the most direct and fastest road to reach Bergen.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Scenery 👍

@steinarhaugen7617 Жыл бұрын

A holiday trip is not about driving the shortest and fastest route. It's not a work trip.

@Angel90011 Жыл бұрын

The "doughnuts" u had are better if u heat them up a bit. And they are not really doughnuts tho they are made a bit different

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Agreed👍

@Agrajak Жыл бұрын

Do spiders have suckers....?

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

They do if they are Special Forces 😁👍

@Wenchework Жыл бұрын

Had to follow a ferry and had that happen to the car I was passenger in let just say normaly the ticket/traffic director is to stay infront and direct,when it happend to us the guy directing stoped the cars from leveing and had them be the last onse out. For safty reson you should never do what this did as it cause collition

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

It was a good job we hadn’t started moving without looking 👀 ☺️

@cynric5437 Жыл бұрын

Re Ferry discipline. Yes, normally people leave the ferry by following the one ahead but if you dawdle then the locals will jump you. Why did you go go via Våge?

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

We wanted to get off the main route and have a more leisurely, scenic drive.

@cynric5437 Жыл бұрын

We used to live on Huglo and the number of international truckers who tried to go the back route to Bergen was insane as they were following an app (vehicles were 17 metres long) that told them that Våge route was cheaper.

@YorkshireBeaver Жыл бұрын

Are you still using bubble wrap on the windows?

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Yes, when there is a risk of condensation we put bubble wrap in the back and side windows, leaving the windscreen and cab windows covered in just the blackout curtain so they attract the moisture and are easier to clear. We didn’t take the bubble wrap to Norway in September.

@CanisLupus1983 Жыл бұрын

i see your enjoying norway but when it comes too food you should slapsh out a bit more for our better goods. Take it from a local

@ladyrose358 Жыл бұрын

🙏🌹👍

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

❤️😁👍

@lindadenotter8141 Жыл бұрын

More isolation tips with Bubbel wrap kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pdFodq6Es7SdnZs.html Groet Linda

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the link, Linda 🙂👍

@SpaceflightSimulator Жыл бұрын

16:30 99% of people who lives in Bergen use an app to pay for the buss/light-rail/boats

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

We should have gone that route 👍

@bjrgjohannessen5184 Жыл бұрын

Dont understand why foreign tourist want to eat Italian food (restaurant) when visiting Norway. Why not go to a local cafe or restaurant serving Norwegian food?

@Nemrai Жыл бұрын

Because variety is good? Sometimes you want italian food, or something else that's not the local food.

@bjrgjohannessen5184 Жыл бұрын

@@Nemrai Nahh, seems like you are eating pasta and tomato sauce in every episode. It is not criticism, just wonder.....

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

We just eat what we fancy at the time regardless of where we might be 👍

@xPogClipsx Жыл бұрын

EH, don't ever buy things at the fish market. As a person from Bergen they have artificial high prices there, and that's something I notice with cafes and Norwegian foods. I Would rate enjoy a cheaper pizza where u accualy can get a full belly without going bankrupt. I love camper videos. Keep up the good work!

@johnbastien3872 Жыл бұрын

Good spot if drones were allowed.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

I have seen footage from others flying there but I didn’t want to risk it. I couldn’t find a good drone app for Norway. They have a good website but it was no good on just a mobile phone.

@nor-wayking6757 Жыл бұрын

We're a bit edgy about drones now after a couple of russians has been arrested recently.

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Don’t blame you👍

@sailorpedal Жыл бұрын

We love your videos, Carol and Ken, but dipping a doughnut in sugar? Really? You are heading towards diabetes if you don't change your so very high carbon diet!

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Well my diet is like a roller coaster. I can be good and bad and it all depends on how I feel.

@fionadavidson8509 Жыл бұрын

Hi there- brilliant video from you guys once again- we are loving your Norway trip. The sticky under the trees could be ‘honeydew’ which is excreted by aphids in the tress above. As it was quite localised and they looked like lime trees this could be the culprit- aphid poop 🌳🦟

@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын

Never heard of that before! Carol will want new boots 😅

@rosie4runner965 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm new to your channel and I'm not sure what " guest.sings.tightrope" means. Can you help me out? Enjoying your travels through Norway very much. You're a lovely couple.

@cath851 Жыл бұрын

I think it's the 'what three words' location

@rosie4runner965 Жыл бұрын

@@jenh9252 thank you

@rosie4runner965 Жыл бұрын

@@cath851 thank you