They just laughed and took away my keys and fined me 1500 Norwegian Kroner. This was then increased to 2000 Kroner after I offered them a bottle of malt whisky!!

So a very dejected Bobby McWheeler had to hail a taxi back to Ingjeborgs house - the fare probably cost as much as my fine but I was past caring. I managed to carry what I could of my welcome present and the Politi agreed that I should get my car back at the quayside in time for my return to the UK.

Ingjeborg made a quick decision that it was maybe better to travel without cars to the Hytte as it would be more relaxing for me. Her weekend retreat is only 300 metres up a mountainside above the railway to Oslo. Trains stop at a halt on request. I must admit that the rail journey was very comfortable - all trains powered by renewable energy so I felt very green.

All in all a great weekend with many relaxing soaks in her outdoor hot tub (also powered by renewable energy).

I found out that Inge is a great cyclist and would have loved to do some of the tracks around the area with her. The Rallarvegen is apparently fantastic if you can cycle a bit (which I can’t).

Returning to Bergen two days later my SmallCar® was waiting on the quay as promised with another charge of garaging at the police station to pay.

Cycling I think is maybe a better option in Bergen - I certainly felt shades of bike envy as I watched push-bikes being allowed on to the ferry first. Apparently they only pay £10 each - now that can’t be fair!

toot, toot
BMcW

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