Sommerrøy-Grøtfjord - April 2019

Sommerrøy (Summer Island)
A small fishing village to the west of Tromsø and Kvaløya.  Population 300.  

 Grøtfjord even smaller community to the north of Sommerøy but also west of Kvaloya.

 Popular summer spots due to their white sandy beaches. Some of our favorite places to visit...always seem to see reindeer, sea eagles and other wildlife...plus beautiful waterfalls and nature...also it's a good excuse to visit Eide Handel on the way back




Somerrøy bridge.




Spectacular views any season of the year.




The blue water is so pretty.



Elders Holyoak and Sobotka.


The elders at one of our favorite views.


The one lane bridge to Sommerrøy.

On the beach covered in shells.



A fun place to explore.


School children from the school across the road.




The view never disappoints.

The rock in the center is Håja


nature is very artistic

Elder Holyoak's last p-day up north.






another view of Håja - kind of reminds us the the Prudential insurance rock



lots of different types of shells can be found

these small shells cover the beach in winter



the white sand makes it a favorite summer swimming place






A boat docked for the winter. Sommerøy is also home to the exotic and romantic Arctic Hotel



Two reindeer out having lunch.




Grøtfjord from the mountain entering into the village.




another favorite summer bathing area


On our way back we followed these reindeer up the road.

Then they decided to go off the road was a better option, or just being polite to let us pass.






Taking it all in.



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