Bypassed

I have always been intrigued by abandoned places and dreams. This scene is from the summit of a mountain between Aurland and Lærdal in Norway. In the year 2000 a new tunnel was opened at the base of the mountain, connecting the two areas and making the scenic road unnecessary, hence the title (Bypassed). On a recent scenic drive I was struck by the starkness and lonely feeling of these buildings as they appeared seemingly out of nowhere up in the clouds, in this remote area. I believe the larger building may have been a hostel for travelers who could not make entire trip in one day.