After a few busy days, the lack of sleep caught up with me and I developed a chest cold. However, hanging around on the island of Talgje near Stavanger (Rogaland Kommune) was good for a rest. Hoping the antibiotics help as I am on a flight back home in one more day!
I took a walk down to the boat terminal at the end of the island. Talgje is connected by a tunnel (a toll applies each way!) and a boat to ferry islanders to and from Stavanger and neighbouring islands. Fognafjorden divides the islands from the mainland but there are a number of other fjords.
I stopped in at the Talgje church (built in 1150) which sits prominently on one of the highest points on the island. Local farmhouses are well taken care of and are now showing Christmas lights and candles in their windows, some like a menorah. Even in December the grass is green around the farms. While walking past one farm, 8 turkeys came running out 'burbling' a welcome. They don't gobble! There were a few sheep and dogs, crows, a heron and amazing views of the fjord.
I took a walk down to the boat terminal at the end of the island. Talgje is connected by a tunnel (a toll applies each way!) and a boat to ferry islanders to and from Stavanger and neighbouring islands. Fognafjorden divides the islands from the mainland but there are a number of other fjords.
I stopped in at the Talgje church (built in 1150) which sits prominently on one of the highest points on the island. Local farmhouses are well taken care of and are now showing Christmas lights and candles in their windows, some like a menorah. Even in December the grass is green around the farms. While walking past one farm, 8 turkeys came running out 'burbling' a welcome. They don't gobble! There were a few sheep and dogs, crows, a heron and amazing views of the fjord.
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