The truth is, it’s little early to have captured the bugs for the season. What bothered me the most was my inability (with a long list of reasons) to have hiked a lovely place earlier this year.
Last weekend me being in the city encouraged me to go out and even the sun and the weather department were quite cooperative. Saturday turned into Sunday. Saturday was spent reading “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” by Matthew Desmond. After breakfast on Sunday I hiked around 1300 uneven natural steps (Sherpa-trappene or Sherpa stairs ) to reach the top of the mountain named Ulriken. Ulriken is the highest of the Seven Mountains that surround the city of Bergen, Norway. It has a height of 643 metres above sea level. Four Sherpas from Nepal were hired to build stairs to Ulriken top.
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Another links (in Norwegian) –
- https://www.nrk.no/vestland/sherpaer-fra-nepal-byggjer-trapp-til-ulriken-1.12957382
- Signe (93) made the trip up Ulriken
A video taken by me: The view
Happy weekend friends!
Great way to link challenges together. Great photos too.
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Thanks Anne.
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Thank you for sharing your post and pi tures.
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Thank you so much Molly for visiting and appreciating my blog.
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Those are serious steps, Rupali! But what a magnificent view. Thanks, darlin!
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Yes they do and for a reason at some spots I never look back. Thanks Jo.
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Spectacular! Also so impressed with your hiking abilities. I’ve read a lot of good reviews about Evicted but haven’t had the chance to read it.
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The Norwegians have inspired me to believe in my abilities. Thanks Laurie.
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Great experience you have! Beautiful photos! 👍
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Yes I did. Thanks for your positive words.
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My pleasure ☺️
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What a amazing place! That view!!! 🙂 Wowza on the photos and the video! Thank you for sharing it with us! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️
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Thanks dear Carolyn. I am so happy.🙏😊💐
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Those stairs are such an impressive achievement, contributing immensely to hikers’ enjoyment. I couldn’t see your own video because I don’t have Instagram
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Thanks Derrick and I am sorry not being able to post a video on my blog.
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Oh yes, I agree with Jo’s comment … those are some steep steps Rupali! But wow, what a beautiful view.
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Thanks Corna. As I mentioned on Jo’s comment, there are some spots quite steep that I never look back. The view might raise anxiety. One needs to be cautious as they are quite uneven else they are amazing.
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Wow awesome pics Rupali and nice to see you climbing these mountains. Great video
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Thanks Kamal.
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Welcome Rupali 💖
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Wowwww. THAT is a HIKE! Whew! Well done.
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Thanks John
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Looks challenging Rupali – good for you!
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Thanks Tina.
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I get that bug
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You are kind. Thanks Paul.
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🙂
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A beautiful view from the top. Bugs me that I can’t be there with you. Fantastic, Rupali!
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Thanks for such uplifting words Donna.
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Welcome
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what a task … both to build those stairs and to climb them! Thanks for the insight, and so glad the weather held out for you 🙂
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Yes and it was quite clever of hiring people who are an expert. It’s win win. Thanks Kate.
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and Sherpa’s seldom leave their country so it must have been a real special job for them 🙂
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Beautiful. Norwegians didn’t want to build the stairway to the mountain?
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Thanks a lot.
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Beautiful photos. Looks like a lovely hike! Glad the weather was so nice.
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Thanks Kim.
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