So to round off our Monday we had a blast of swirling green. Followed by a storm. We got up this morning to the same storm. Very strong winds and driving rain. One of those days when you'd rather snuggle up on the sofa with Netflix. However, we set off and after ten minutes of driving to the other side of the mountain behind us....no storm. Today was all about culture. A trip to the Alta museum (World Heritage Rock Art Centre) to see ancient rock carvings and to learn a little about Sami. Nb: It is worth mentioning that on entering the museum, after paying our entrance fee, we were told that the rock carvings were outside (obvious) and that they didn't recommend we walk down as it was slippy. Of course we were going. We'd just paid - in real money. So she provided studs for our shoes. Which prevented us from slipping. Genius eh? I didn't mention that our boots had their own studs that we could use. You know..use theirs and get our pennies worth. Of course the same storm that blighted us at the cabin was also battering Alta fjord. So we got wet. The storm is dying down here at the cabin now - but the skies are very heavy and I don't think there is a hope in hell of anyone turning on the big light. So we're doing the Netflix thing and binging on The Sinner. Tomorrow the weather forecast is far better inland. So, provided we get out of bed early, we'll probably head towards Kautokeino or Karasjok. Land of the Sami. It'll be a long day (I say day....the majority of the driving will be done in the dark). But there's a chance we can get close to reindeer. So it's got to be worth it...right? Today's photos: Some of the rock carvings that we could actually make out
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