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The Sjoa Expedition Journal - Gjendebu to Memurubu, surfing the lake.
Thursday, 8 July 2010
The Gjende lake is 18 km long. It’s color is clear emerald green. During the summer season the Gjende ferry runs back and forth the length of the lake, and takes tourists to DNT huts and to Norway’s most famous hike over Besseggen. On the river left side of the lake, the mountainside of Besseggen is a catchment area for the sun, resulting in a vegetation worthy of a much warmer climate.
Our ride from Gjendebu to Memurubu halfway over the lake is pure pleasure. In sunshine the two sea kayaks and the canoe are surfing the waves with strong tale winds.
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