In our nearby surroundings, there are a few special places with what seems like just ordinary piles of rocks… These piles of rock actually do have a history and an explanation behind them. They are not just piles of rocks.
The first pile of rocks worth mentioning, is located close to the top of Stonghaugen, the highest hill, next to the farm buildings. The view is spectacular from this point, and one might think these rocks might show a property marking of some sort. This is not the case. These rocks were placed at its current location a few decades ago by some young boys waiting for their father and older brother upon their return from the fisheries in Lofoten. The shape of the tallest rock, being flat on top, is perfect for sitting looking for action down on the fjord.
From this point, you see Vågsvågen and Arnøyfjorden quite well, and with a different direction, you see the great Folla.
Not far from Stonghaugen, there are some other piles of rock that are quite a bit larger of size, and quite older than the first, little pile of rocks.
In the area we call Klungvika, there are no less than two hills serving as someones resting place. This is marked by two, quite large rock-piles.
The smallest of the graves, viewed towards the bigger one in the background, on the other hilltop, closer to Nyheim.The bigger grave in the distance, as seen from the smallest one.The larger of the gravesites, view from below.View from the West-side.View from the north side.View from the south side bottom.Viewed from the top, with the obvious signs of this grave being dug out by someone decades ago. Uncertain if this was a man back in 1698 looking for rocks to build with or more modern day archeologists…
The view towards Folla from the largest of the graves is quite nice. And, the dark clouds are the bad weather coming in from the ocean in the west. Fascinating to observe the weather changes. Dramatic, spectacular and sometimes beautiful.
A rainstorm coming in from the Atlantic, november 2020.
These graves are substantial monuments of old time history.
These two beauties look after the farm these days!
Photo cortesy of Hanne V. Bach Skauge
They might look scary to some, but mild at heart, they keep us with good company and companionship. Tough, strong willed, smart and kind dogs giving us plenty of fun moments… and some not so fun ones… Rosa is, for some odd reason, particularily fond of the lady of the house’s right-foot sneakers… She must somehow find the taste of these spesific shoes really appealing!
They do not hunt lions on these grounds, but they enjoy running along in the fields, playing with each other or just laying in their basket or beds chillaxing.
Sometimes, when not trying to eat right-foot shoes, Rosa likes to do things she is not allowed to… They both know the human sofas or chairs are not for dogs… but look who cares?
Tractors are awesome, but it can get crowed… Ridgebacks are quite a bit larger than a small dachshound.
Rosa Savannah and Luna Azul, loving sisters and partners in crime.
