Although I resented having had my ass dragged all the way up here, I concede that the landscape and the whole environment is as close as it gets to being “out of this world”. Further, it is probably fair I should familiarize myself with the territory before getting your travellers to hire me to organize your trip here. So here we are, just went through Musta-Tunturi, gotten to Sredni, and covered most of the way through the east side of the peninsula before stopping for the night.
Here are a few photos I’m sharing in hope of communicating the spirit of the place:
Last place to buy a beer. Somewhere in Musta-Tunturi mountains. Despite their popularity, this place has next to no infrustructure to look after travellers.
Motovski Bay of the Barents sea. That’s where we stopped for our second night.
A waterfall in the Titovka river
A view from the cliff over the Titovka river, Musta-Tunturi
Another shot of the Titovka river waterfall.
Is there still the burnt out bridge to the abandoned Russian Navy base before you get to Sredny?
Don’t know. Haven’t noticed any. Speaking of bridges, we did come over “new” one laid over solid stone supports, with one of the stones bearing “1942” on it. A photo coming up.
I should also mention that there appeared to be no entry control, and a foreigner can easily sneak in without the permit. How did you deal with the issue?
Motovski Bay, Barents Sea looks great! So does your fresh crab meat.