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This weekend (Friday 23) it is 102 years since the big fire in Aalesund destroyed the central parts of the town.
As usual this will be "celebrated" with a mach around to the various places in town with a special historical significance from that night. The forecast is for nice but very cold weather, but that does not stop the enthusiasts and patriots in Aalesund from attending.
Sunnmorsposten mark the occasion by updating material issued for the 100th anniversary and have created an Apps (of cause): http://bybrann.smp.no/
Aalesund, winter wonder land? Nearly a meter of snow in a few days this week, then back to +8-10C later today. If that is followed by frost it could get interesting.
It is end of March and the traditional Borgundfjord Cod fishery is in full swing, although nets are no longer allowed. Now the fjord are filled with boats using lines to catch big fat cods full of roe and milt.
Here is pictures taken from Meierikaia a few days ago:
The "new" steps to Fjellstua is standing out, awaiting your ascent (or decent?) on your next visit.
PS> That dark spot half way up is the new viewing platform called "Byrampen": http://www.rubenmolnes.com/byrampen-in-alesund/
The name also has a double meaning, at least in the local dialect. If you don't know, try look it up. (Google Translate is blank)
In glorious sunshine we visited Aksla to. No, not walking up the new steps but by car.
For those not familiar with all Aksla has to offer, other than a beautiful view from Fjellstua, here is an introduction to it's many other attractions for those who use it, some daily, come sun or shine:
Arriving from town by car or by foot via Fjelltun, you first get to Aksla Stadium, where the narrow road to Fjellstua starts.
There are also several walking tracks along the ridge, bout to the west to Fjellstua, to the east to Fagerlia and to the north to Borgerne'vei, which goes along the north side of the mountain, all the way from Byparken to Gangstovika:
About half way to Fjellstua you get to the first of the small water reservoirs on Aksla:
At Ravneskaret close by you have three options; take the track down Vannspringdalen (staring from the reservoir) to return to town, take a detour to Rundskue, situated at the highest point of Aksla, or continue on to Fjellstua:
If you wonder about that name, here is your answer:
This gully is at the steepest part of Aksla and apparently popular with ravens, as you will notice, especially at this time of the year.
The 0.5 Km. walk up to Rundskue is quite steep in places, but of good gravel track, with benches to rest on for those who needs it.
The tower at the highest point is not much visited these days, as most people just goes on to Fjellstua for the obligatory picture of Aalesund from there:
Maybe with a panorama thrown in:
Those who ventures of the tarmac is reworded by a spectacular view from this tower:
A gift from Norwegian Emigrants to Seattle and Vancouver for the 100th anniversary for Aalesund as a City, in 1948:
At the upper platform is a "bearing ring" which give the name of islands and mountains seen from here:
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