Wednesday walk from Brunlanes to Bøkeskogen

We’ve recently traveled from the tropics to the Northern Hemisphere, where spring is just beginning. When we were in India, we heard that spring was arriving early this year. However, upon our arrival here, it seemed to be progressing quite slowly. Normally, by the end of April, cherry trees, pear trees, and apple trees are in full bloom, and various wildflowers surround the landscape. This year, though, aside from the anemones and the bright yellow carpet of dandelions and marsh marigold, there are only a few blossoms available. Most trees are still waiting for their leaves to bud, and some beech trees are just starting to sprout. The lingering effects of last year's cyclone, Amy, are still felt in the forest.

We went to visit the Brunelness Forest, where the white anemones bloom like a beautiful white carpet—an ideal spot for a lovely walk among the tiny flowers. However, we were disappointed to see broken trees scattered throughout the forest, which created quite a mess and made it less enjoyable for photography.

We then headed towards Helgeroa Road and were delighted to see the greenery there. Some trees have developed soft, beautiful green leaves, enhancing the landscape's charm.