Today the weather is reasonably dry, so we set off on the hike to Kvalvika Beach. We already know the beach from our last two hikes there. In September 2022 we climbed Ryten in bright sunshine, 543 metres above sea level, and after two to three hours of climbing looked down on the turquoise bay from the overhanging rock. The bay can only be reached on foot. There is no road to it. Back then the water glowed turquoise in the sun. Today the sky is grey and overcast.
The path is very muddy. But it is beautifully autumnal here right now. The rowan berries glow red, the grass and bushes have turned orange, and in between lie the grey lakes, fjords and the sea. We love this contrast and keep stopping to photograph it.
Up on the ridge it is windy. But we have a great view down onto Kvalvika Beach. The bay lies between steep rock walls, and the waves roll onto the pale sand. On the way back we look down over the valley with its lakes and bays, and by the water below there is a small red house among the orange bushes.
Back at the car we are glad to be inside, because by now the wind has picked up a little.
At the cabin we make ourselves comfortable and warm up with our usual Rett i Koppen, instant soups in a cup. Outside it gets windier and windier. A few times we feel as if our little house is about to blow away. We have run out of firewood for the fireplace. We could buy some in Reine, but Annina is worried about Nicolas driving all the way there in this wind. So we stay inside, sort through our photos and edit them.
For dinner we make two gratins, a classic potato gratin and a potato and cauliflower gratin. Both are very tasty, but we agree: The classic potato gratin wins.
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