Thursday 25 September 2008

Tuesday 23 September 2008

Some summer holiday shots from Norway # Part 12.

Nyksund is a coastal village in Vesterålen, northern Norway (69°N 15°2E). People have been living in Nyksund since before recorded history. Until the late 18th century, the population was scarce, but with the rise of commercial trade, Nyksund became an important centre for hundreds of fishermen coming to exploit the rich fishing fields nearby.

As bigger vessels and road transportation rendered the port obsolete due to its shallow waters and poor road, Nyksund became an isolated outpost with a dwindling population. Finally, measures were made to shut the place down. During the 1970s, the city became a ghost town.

With the turn of the century, after 30 years of erosion, the lights are turned back on in Nyksund. New citizens are finding the old houses worthwhile. In 2003, the main obstacle to new activity in Nyksund is inadequate communications infrastructure; be it roads, wire or postal service. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)


























































































































Wednesday 17 September 2008

Some shots from Verdens Ende (World`s End)

Verdens ende (World's End) is located at the southernmost tip of the island of Tjøme in Vestfold, Norway.
It is a scenic spot with panoramic views of the
Skagerrak and fishing facilities. It is composed of various islets and rocks with a beacon which was erected in 1932.
It is one of the most popular scenic locations in the area.












Coastal beacon from 1932