Bodø or Bust!

This is Saltstraumen, the world's strongest maelstrom. Karen and I were stuck in Bodo for 8 hours after departing Lofoten. So we did what any young person would do: we hopped a senior's coach tour to Saltstraumen! While the other passengers had naps, we listened to an audioguide about Bodo. Not really the most happening place in the world, but Saltstraumen is an interesting phenomenon.

What's a maelstrom, you ask? It's a powerful whirlpool caused by strong tidal currents. Quoting Wikipedia.org: 'Up to 400 million m³ of seawater forces its way through a 3 km long and 150 m wide strait every six hours, with water speeds reaching 20 knots. Vortices up to 10 m in diameter and 5 m in depth are formed when the current is at its strongest'. Yes, I am a geek, but this is great information folks! The strongest maelstrom in the world! It sucks down small boats!