But it lightens the distant horizon. 9am, Tromsø, Norway.
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Celebrate the Light
It is official, the polar night season has arrived. The streets of Tromsø are decorated in whimsical twinkly lights. Magic is in the air.
Harbor reflections
Dusk has descended on our arctic paradise (1:00 pm).
When Narnia knocks on your door
Winter Clothes
November 1st arrived with a gift – Everything is clothed in white, fluffy snow!
October Morning Sky
One Step at at Time – Cleaning up the Coast
This shoe mosaic is one of the results of my environmental project, One Step at a Time, that started in 2012. It has hung outdoors since 2014, under the midnight sun and the northern lights. Its weathered many storms, and now, 5 years later, it is in need of restoration. As we just took downContinue reading “One Step at at Time – Cleaning up the Coast”
Stroll through the harbor
Celebrate the Light
The architectural structure built to house the Sealing Vessel, MS Polstjerna, celebrates the arctic light, casting geometric shadows on the frosted landscape. The building has been home to the MS Polstjerna since 2005. This Sealing Vessel was built in 1949 and sailed 33 hunting voyages, between 1949 and 1981. It is a beautiful combination ofContinue reading “Celebrate the Light”
Inspiring Street Art – Walls of Women
“For centuries, many stories of ground-breaking women scientists, explorers, artists and the like have been overlooked. In Tromsø, Norway, there is not a single sculpture portraying a known woman. WOW Tromsø is committed to telling their stories by making their murals.” – Liv Ragnhild Kjellman, founder of Walls of Women This mural of Wanny WoldstadContinue reading “Inspiring Street Art – Walls of Women”
Everyday life in the North Cape & North of Norway 