Our first kilometers in Norway felt like a long-awaited reunion. We had missed this country deeply over the past year, and returning to its wild landscapes instantly rekindled our love for the north. The air was crisp, the light golden, and the road ahead full of promise.

We headed east along the scenic E75, eventually turning onto the narrow and dramatic FV341, a route that hugs the coast of the Barents Sea. The shoreline stretched endlessly, with jagged cliffs and open water creating a raw, elemental backdrop to our drive.

As always in Norway, every kilometer brought something new—each bend in the road, each tunnel, each rise and fall in elevation revealed a fresh perspective. The landscape seemed to grow more majestic with every turn, never tiring, never repeating itself.

We found ourselves pausing often, not just for photos but to breathe in the silence and scale of it all. The road felt like a ribbon threading through untouched nature, and the sense of solitude was both humbling and exhilarating.

This stretch reminded us why Norway holds such a special place in our hearts. It’s not just the views—it’s the feeling of being part of something vast, timeless, and beautifully wild.

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