Intrigued by the force of elements, 604 meters above sea level, three traveling Spaniards are clinging to each other to maintain balance.
Photo: Anne-Mette Landmark
Today the wind is strong at Pulpit Rock, the probably most famous tourist attraction in southern Norway. The three Spaniards have found their way all the way to the top.
- Geiranger, Bergen, Stavanger and Oslo. There is a lot to be seen.
Sarai Navio who is on vacation with her husband Isaac Navio and buddy Jesùs Gonzàlez, is pointing directions around her as to describe where they have been.
During eight days of holiday, they try to attach memories to both minds and cameras.
The reason that they have added holidays to October is that they during summer season, are working as hairdressers - and that's when the season is at its best in Ciudad Real, where they come from. A province in central Spain.
They seem to be overwhelmed by the Norwegian countryside, and have no problems with the Nordic climate.
- It's a nice diversion from home. So we forget the cold because it's so much "precioso" to see, the three of them smile.
In the summer of 2009 Innovation Norway's office in Spain, had a campaign on facebook to see the Norwegian travel experiences that were most popular among Spaniards.
With 15 percent of all votes,the majestic mountain Preikestolen is the highest preference on the list. Kayak tours and fjord safari are also popular, with respectively 11 and 10 per cent.
The name "Pulpit Rock" was invented by Stavanger Hiking Organization around 1900. The original name is Hyvlatonnå - referring to the tooth that was used in old cheese slicers.