It’s getting hot up here… 9 Degrees Celsius!

On days like today, those of us who call the North Cape our home, can’t help but smiling.  With the air temperatures around 9 degrees Celsius (48 F) and lots and lots of sun, we are breaking out our short sleeve shirts and shorts. And with the midnight sun, well, we’re breaking out the bubbly and

Spring in the North Cape = Snow, Sun, Rain, Clouds…

In May, the weather changes by the minute with temperatures slightly above freezing.  A fast-moving snow storm blows through coating all in white, but a half hour later the snow has melted on the streets and walkways.   Yes, this is May 5th in the North Cape:

The North Cape Experience

Not long ago, I shared with you Remco’s expedition to Knivskjellodden (http://travelsinorbit.com/2014/04/01/north-of-the-north-cape/). Now he’s shared his experience visiting the North Cape plateau, as well as Honningsvåg. He provides a lot of helpful information, as well as beautiful photos. Enjoy!

Beach Day 71 Degrees North

  We may have snow, but we can still have a beach day… just without the swimsuits and sunscreen.  

A Little Slice of Heaven

Right outside of my studio, Once Upon a Dream, this is what I get to look at:  Spring in the North Cape… between the snow storms 😉  A little slice of Heaven.

Whispering Reflections

I admit it.  I’m a reflections nerd.  I can’t help but take photos of nature’s impressionist paintings.  And this time of year with our fantastic March blues, the reflections are magical.

A Perfect Day

Just a few images to let you know why I love where we live.

Eight hours of daylight!

When the sun comes back on January 22, putting an end to the polar nights, it doesn’t waste anytime brightening our days.  Now, just 30 days later we have 8 hours of daylight!  Sunrise 7:30 am and sunset 15.30.  And we are grateful it is blessing us with its presence.  

House on Fire

Now that the sun has graced us with its presence, we have beautiful red, orange and peach skies that look like they’ve been set ablaze.  Even the houses are able to catch some of that fire.

Frozen Harbor and Frosted Windows

When the wind is still, which is not very often, the harbor sometimes freezes over in areas. It doesn’t last long, and the fishing boats sail year-round, but when it does happen, it is a delight to study the ice patterns.  Here are some images from yesterday.