This cute wooden row boat has become a feature of the landscape. It is always sitting in the same place. I know it gets used in the fjord but I have never seen it floating on the water, only sitting on the beach. Soon the ice will come and freeze itself onto the boat. It will still look cute but it will not be in use until next Summer.
My Little Norway
2010 Calendar
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.
Pølse is THE fast food of Norway. When the grilled pølse was first introduced to Norway in the 50s it was eaten naked – without bread.
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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Today herding reindeer is synonymous with the Sami culture. It is recently thought that the Vikings were the first people to herd reindeer.
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Beautiful photos! I was walking around the same area today, at your favourite jetty… I was half expecting to meet you there
I wanted to say: it’s beautiful there this time of year.. but I think it’s beautiful any time of year there!
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from L-Jay:
I imagine us wondering round the island in circles with our cameras always just missing each other. One day we will probably bump into each other, this island isn’t that big
I simply love your photos L-Jay!!!
You take beautiful pictures. Helped no doubt by the stunning light.