We have beautiful sunshine every day now. In the evening the sky turns purple and orange – the Midnight Sun is definitely coming. You know what, to my surprise, I miss Winter already. Does this mean that Norway is now in my bones?
At full-moon the blue light almost looks electric. Our favourite jetty really knows how to surprise us for Christmas – especially with this ‘elfs-eye-view’.
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There is an opposition in everything. At the darkest time of the year, we celebrate Christmas. And at the exact opposite end, when the midnight sun is at its highest, we celebrate Midsummer.
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.
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In Norway, there are still Lefse recipes around from the 1630s! This is supposedly the traditional and original Hardanger recipe used:
By our favourite jetty is the cutest little boat shed. We often have picnics there in Summer. It’s nice to just drop by our favourite places in Winter to see how very different but very beautiful everything still is.
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Flower Show Series: Arctic Botanical Garden Selection – Tromsø
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mm.So cold, I remember my childhood friends when we visited our farm. We really had a great time during back then. I was so delighted by the food being offered by our caretakers and all people there are s accommodating and friendly.