Kvaløya Blue
Straight from the camera onto the screen. This is our view to the west. After work the shore becomes alive with activity. Tromsøværing (the Tromsø folk) make the most of the afternoon sun with fishing, jogging and rollerskiing. We often go to our favourite jetty to watch the sunset over Kvaløya island. Kayaking in the fjord is a popular activity and, of course, (just like walking in the wilderness) we wave to every kayaker that paddles past.
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Nisse parties happen in many kindergartens, primary schools, church and community groups in Norway. They are a casual celebration of the julenisse (Christmas elf) tradition especially for children (but the big kids love them too).
The darkest day of the year is known as winter solstice.
Aursfjord is a branch of Malangen Fjord in Balsfjord.
Norwegians love their mountainous nature so much they spend whatever time they can in it – for recreation, fitness, hunting or just family time.
Hey,
just wanted to say I recently found your blog – i like the way its written and your pictures are beautiful!
Its nice to see other people so engrossed with the beauty and uniqueness that is Norway. I am studying here alone right now and my fiance (who is also Norwegian) is waiting for me back in England… we are moving to Norway one day soon which is why I am doing this right now – sometimes it is hard to be here alone but it doesn’t take alot to remind me why I love this place so much. Your writings and pictures help me to remember that too!
Take care and good luck!
Becky
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It sounds like you two have swapped lives…lol. What a great way to get to know each other. Dracula once said ‘To know her is to love her’. The more I discover Norway, the more I discover my hubby, Moose – and the more I fall in love with Norway, the more I fall in love with him. I’m sure it will be great fun sharing your experiences and favourite places in Norway with your fiancé.
Thanks for your comment – and I enjoy your blog.
What an unbelievably beautiful sight! I can just picture myself kayaking there; wishful thinking. I’m so glad you’re such a great photographer and can share the beauty of your land. I also love to read about the sense of adventure and love of sporting activities many Norwegians seem to have.
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I have so many pics of that view – it was hard choosing just one…lol.
Yes, it seems that Norwegian life is actually designed around outdoors and leisure – work finishes a 4pm, no shops are open on Sundays and everywhere becomes a ghost-town at Easter (everyone is up in their cabins for snow sports) and summer (everyone goes somewhere else for six weeks). Norway certainly makes you slow down and enjoy your free time – and that is very rare these days, but so, so nice.
I always love getting your comments – thank you.
this place is beatufly I was this
What a beautiful & stunning photograph! Do you take all your pictures yourself? You are very talented!
From a snowed in Kristina in Oslo!
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What a beautiful place! You have such a quality of living !
It´s all so quiet transmiting and impression of peace and silence, just the way I like it.
Hello, I just found your website today. I took a look around and I really enjoyed your articles and pictures. Have you ever thought of setting up a webcam and adding it to your website? I bet you would have a lot of viewers. Thanks so much. Have a great day.