"Scandinavia by rail. Link" Norway by flyingkiwi

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In late July 1993 Mark Chapman, 18 at the time, set out with fellow companion and traveller Mark Payne on a mammoth trek covering nearly 6000 miles across the Scandinavian continents of Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. From the lush, untouched forests of Finland to spectacular Mountains and Lakes in the forbidding Arctic Circle it was a journey that would take them to a longitude more northerly then Iceland in their quest to reach the famous North Cape.

You've heard of Michael Palin's Pole to Pole, the account that you are about to read will rival any part of that for this is Mark Chapman's Scandinavia by Train!

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I hope you enjoy this travelogue which was originally written by me as a wide eyed 18 year old. Personally speaking it brings back many happy memories for me.

Mark

Last visit to Norway: Jul 1993
Intro Written Jan 14, 2001
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Written Jan 14, 2001

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diocletianvs Feb 11, 2006 at 12:14 PM Report Abuse

Finished the reading, had some good laughs and enjoyed very much your descriptions of this interesting train journey.
Chatte40 Sep 8, 2005 at 3:46 AM Report Abuse

Interesting travelogue of Scandinavian rail ! You seem to write a diary while travelling? Very picturesque-writing. Cheers from Finland!
FletteMette May 22, 2005 at 4:47 AM Report Abuse

Hahaha...! Tromsø didn't treat you too nice, it seems... And Bergen IS a lovely town, really!:o) Fun reading...! ~Mette~ Btw, "sparebank" = savings bank
SMILLA76 Sep 21, 2004 at 6:41 PM Report Abuse

From Tromsø, I though you might like to read an up-dated report:I arrived here 10 years after you to find that the weather's still tricky and the Lofoten just as beautiful. You should return to see the Northern lights though - breathtaking! :)
anne_o_apple Mar 31, 2004 at 5:23 AM Report Abuse

I live there, but you actually made it sound exciting! How do you write like that??
Narviking Sep 21, 2002 at 3:24 PM Report Abuse

Interesting trip you made in Scandinavia. Greetings from Narvik !
Porteplume Jul 23, 2002 at 1:23 PM Report Abuse

We`ve had a marvellous time there ! Well written page...
aliante1981 May 26, 2002 at 9:09 AM Report Abuse

I`d love to visit Norway - good writing
Janni67 Apr 23, 2002 at 3:47 PM Report Abuse

A whole lot to read, but worth it :))) Very interesting!
BebaArg Jan 8, 2002 at 10:05 AM Report Abuse

Nice page Mark!