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Midsummer’s Eve
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.
A Different Light
The sun never goes down during this season but the mountains to the East are so high that the sun still has to raise above them in the morning hours and an artificial dawn-effect wakes the city.
‘Tis the Season to Pick Blueberries
I think Autumn is my favourite season in Norway – the weather is still warm here in Tromsø, the sunsets come down over the mountains again and the blueberries are ripe for the picking.
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How Norway Became a Country: In Love and Folklore
How Norway became a country is shrouded in mystery and folklore. The most well known tale is of Harald Hårfagre who gathered the small kingdoms of the north into a unified nation in 872AD – and of course, this story is about love.
Bunad – Norwegian Traditional Costumes
The bunad is a traditional Norwegian costume worn by both men and women. It can either come from established rural traditions or have a more modern design inspired by historical patterns and cuts.
I have a friend over in Winnipeg, Canada, and she tells me they’ve had their first snow too… tell me these photos aren’t taken this year?!?
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from L-Jay:
Ahhh, they were taken yesterday!
I can’t overstate the envy I feel whenever I see pictures taken by people who live in a better part of the country than I do when it comes to climate. I’d be thrilled if we had even a month of proper winter down here.
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from L-Jay:
Yes, it will melt though (maybe
) before the real winter snow sets in. But this year so far looks great for a big white winter.
I can’t believe how different are the places in which we each live! I love your first snow; it’s beautiful. Oh how I wish I could see it and feel it too. In Phoenix, Arizona I was excited that the temperatures are beginning to cool down but to me that means it’s in the 80′s during the day now. LOL.
I love your photography as you are so talented. You really are a blessing to me L-Jay. I love to stop by and visit your part of the world which you know I love. One day I will get back to Norway.
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from L-Jay:
You should come back to Norway one day. We’ll be waiting for you
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Thanks L-Jay. With a trip to Tromso at the end of next year, I will be watching your 2009 winter reports with eager anticipation. Meanwhile, back on the Gold Coast, we have rain for the first time in 8 weeks! I love the sound of the rain on an old tin roof… believe it or not, I also have my fire on! The weather truly is amazing
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from L-Jay:
Yes, it looks like the snow for the Christmas season is gearing up
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Norway is a very beautiful country. I want to visit Norway!!
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from L-Jay:
Well, you should! What are you waiting for?!