"How do they survive?" Sandefjord by CliffClaven

Sandefjord Travel Guide: 53 reviews and 95 photos

Okay, I guess the photo has got your attention. The Norwegian tourist office likes to advertise the country's sandy beaches and balmy summer weather. But old Cliffie wonders just how they survive in winter. And heaven knows what it is like farther north, because Sandefjord is located in the tropical south of the country. Oh, those summer nights!

But old Cliffie was there in November. The hotel was warm, comfortable, efficient, friendly. And there was a thermometer attached to the wall outside his room. He opened the window to get a better look. That brought the tears to his eyes, as a blast of icy air hit him. Blinking rapidly, he stole a quick look at the thermometer. Okay, it wasn't exactly polar weather: merely five or six degrees below zero. But what is it like when winter really kicks in?

Outside, old Cliffie wandered the streets in search of a post office and listened to the crunchy sound of the studded winter tyres of the occasional passing vehicle. Down at the end of the main street a massive car ferry was loading for the short trip to Sweden. Old Cliffie pulled his scarf tighter, shoved his hands into his pockets and waited for the bus to the airport.

Intro Updated Nov 20, 2007
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So where is Sandefjord? Transportation (2)

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Ferry across the Skagerrak Transportation (2)

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Look for the church Things to Do (3)

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All you ever wanted to know Things to Do (3)

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Comments (5)

Kisses&Co Jul 11, 2008 at 12:39 AM Report Abuse

OMG, what a sexy ladies!!!!!!!! Naughty Mr. Old Cliffie !!! :-P Anyway, I was like them during my 20's hahahaha,,as if! :-P
craic Jan 14, 2008 at 6:21 AM Report Abuse

the question has to be asked, why didn't you rush for the bus to oslo?
Helenbb Nov 29, 2007 at 4:44 AM Report Abuse

hahahaha.. oh.. dear uncle...
Elodie_Caroline Nov 21, 2007 at 1:06 AM Report Abuse

Well, I said I'd visit. I love your old pages with the romantic bits on best though. Oh, and there's a pub down the A12, London end, called The Moby Dick LOL ;-)
FletteMette Nov 20, 2007 at 10:17 AM Report Abuse

Haha! The winter is not *that* bad, though - not even farther north..;o) Greetings from the Arctic...;o)