Archive for February, 2009
Posted in February 20th, 2009
I wake up to sunrise poking through the clouds over mountains on the horizon. Breakfast, and then more photography outside. We pass under a bridge whose type seems to be common in these parts, connecting various islands and bridging fjords. I spend a few hours writing up my blog and sorting out my photos from yesterday. [...]
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Posted in February 19th, 2009
Twenty years ago to this very day, I had the delight of seeing Paris for the first time. I was encapsulated by all the man-made structures and the beauty of the surroundings on that St. Valentine’s Day.
Now, exactly twenty years on, I am astounded by nature’s own beauty, here in Norway.
For me, life is all [...]
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Posted in February 15th, 2009
Full write up soon, but…oh…my…god…… last night’s display of the Northern Lights was awesome!! Wish I could capture all of it, but the sights were out of this world. It swayed, it drifted, it glowed, it danced above our heads as we drifted past darkened mountains. One of the best feelings I have ever, ever [...]
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Posted in February 14th, 2009
Friday the thirteenth. If you’re at work, it’s unlucky for you, but for me, this trip is just getting better and better. I must say that I’m really enjoying this – it’s pretty much everything I’d hoped for and I just feel really content right now.
I’m writing the first part of the blog entry today [...]
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Posted in February 14th, 2009
I wake up at 4:30 to lots of rattling. I try to ignore it, but things seem quite rough and it isn’t stopping. I get up and fumble around at the cupboards, before successfully fixing the problem with a strong click. Relieved, I get back to sleep.
8:00am. Sweet. I’m awake and in time for breakfast. [...]
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Posted in February 12th, 2009
Brief update via phone as net on board is expensive. Will try to log
on later with more and photos. Apologies if blog is repeated; will try
to fix.
Having awesome time. Just had guided tour of Alesund. Town is
picturesque, great photos. Weather cloud then blue sky and sun. Not
too cold. New gear is great. Tell my dad [...]
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Posted in February 11th, 2009
My alarm wakes me up at 5:15 after just a few hours sleep. The room was quite noisy as it was directly opposite reception and the temperature was a little too warm for my liking, but I feel fine. It’s the first proper day of my holiday – I’m flying to Norway today!
Transport to Terminal [...]
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Posted in February 11th, 2009
Wake up around 10am after a late night preparing stuff on my laptop and phone. I debate the merits of technology – it may save a lot of time, but you also have to spend a lot sometimes to ensure that it will all work and that you have everything on it when you’re on [...]
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Posted in February 11th, 2009
Wow. Norway is beautiful…. and so are the women! Flew over a ragged,
snowy landscape then onto forests of postcard scenes. Mountains
appeared in the distance, framing this winter paradise. Pretty blondes
abound. Can’t wait for more of the same of either!
Full update later, hopefully.
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Posted in February 11th, 2009
Waiting in Denmark for connecting flight. The local language sounds
like it’s being spoken backwards at times! Copenhagen airport seems
very nice.
Norway here I come….
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