We left Rjukan Hytte & Caravan Park this morning bound for Oslo. We didn’t know exactly where at this point, we would choose somewhere nearer the target.
This site had been OK for a short term stay. The field was a little damp under foot but the car pulled the caravan out without problem. The facilities are a little tired and in need of refurbishment. The showers are just warm enough with little flow, but at least we weren’t charged for them.
Today we visited Rjukan, a former industrial town that sits in a steep sided gorge. It is most famous for the saboteur activities against the German held Vemork heavy water factory during World War II, by The Heroes Of Telemark.
During the months of September to March the town receives no direct sunlight so they have constructed three mirrors that track the Sun and reflect light into the market square.
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Neset Camping had served its’ purpose in giving us a week off of travelling, spending, getting the blog back on track, and taking time to relax. It is a very nice site to stay on. Nice position, good, clean facilities and friendly.
The only fly in the ointment has been the weather. The last three nights we have been kept awake by torrential rain and very high winds. We noticed that the level of the Byglandsfjorden had risen by about a foot during our stay.