Painted Skies Foretell of the Sun’s Anticipated Return

In just 5 days, the polar nights will come to an end. In the meantime, we wait with longing.

Blanketed in golden light

We’ve had a beautiful autumn. Our hike to Kirkeporten (foreground) was spectacular and NO wind, which is not normal. The North Cape plateau is in the background.

The world is big…

And I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark. – John Muir The countdown to our polar night season is well underway. In one month, the sun will bid us farewell for 2020.

A Whale of a Time!

What an amazing trip, to yet a new place (for us), on the island we live on. It appears that years ago, a large whale got stuck in this small channel of water and someone has set the bones out to dry. Look how big this rib bone is! I’m in awe. If it weren’t

The Sky Below Me

This summer I’ve been drawn to small pools of water and the sky’s reflection on their glassy surfaces. It takes my breath away every time.

When all is well in my soul

Have you heard of Golden Root?

Rosenrot, as it’s called in Norwegian, Is an unique plant with many health benefits. It is compared to ginseng, and the root is used as an antioxidant, energy booster, and some claim it’s an aphrodisiac. I’m most intrigued by the succulent leaves and the gorgeous blossoms.

June Sky… it’s relative

June 10, 2020, driving over the island og Magerøya, North Cape, Norway

Rainbows, and patterns, and more, Oh My!

Hiking around the island of Store Tamsøya, Finnmark, north of Norway, I was mesmerized by small details everywhere. And this is just a sliver of the hundreds of photos I took. More to come!

Sea of Glass