Harstad

 

Harstad Harbor

I found the only fresh blooming flowers in Harstad.

Then I discovered the only art.

This was the most interesting architecture that I could find.

Modern apartments were built alongside the harbor, perfectly positioned for ideal viewing. Whether we enjoyed the view more or they did remains to be determined.

Nordkapp

 

My cameraman, closer to the North Pole than on any of our previous travels.

At the place where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Arctic Ocean lies the North Cape.

Nestled at the edge of the Arctic Ocean, North Cape (Nordkapp) is a majestic cliff that stands as Europe's northernmost point accessible by car. This is a place where the endless summer sun refuses to set, casting a golden glow over the breathtaking panorama of the Barents Sea. North Cape is not just a journey to the end of the road, it is a journey to the end of the world, where land meets the sea in one of the most dramatic settings on Earth.

                                                      We made it to North Cape!

From the ships bow cam on the television. The green is a distortion on the television but sort of an aurora non existent in the summer.

Norwegian Sea.

Honningsvåg claims to be the northernmost city in Norway and even in the world.

Honningsvag Harbor

Not much happening in this village but a resourceful use of an obsolete telephone booth turned into a little library. Or, maybe it is their public library? Still found snow the ground.

 There ia a tourist information office; however I prefer to learn from a troll.

Midnight Sun

I was so fooled. Looking out at 1AM I thought that I captured the sun setting. This close to the North Pole the sun never sets in June. Actually the sun is up for 1800 hours.  At North Cape, there is midnight sun from 12th of May till 31st of July.          

Honningsvåg

 

1AM Sunset Above the Arctic Circle - Fooled Me

For two months now the sun will not set.

Crossing Over the Arctic Circle

During the polar summer, the sun stays above the horizon 24 hours a day – meaning no sunrise or sunset, just constant daylight. This unique phenomenon is caused by the seasonal tilt of the Earth toward the sun during the Arctic or Antarctic summer.

Trondheim Norway

 Do you know him?

Trondheim, situated on the shores of the Trondheim Fjord in central Norway, is a city steeped in history. Established in the 11th century, it boasts the magnificent Gothic Nidaros Cathedral, renowned for its intricate rose window and detailed west facade. Close to the cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace Museum showcases a wealth of archaeological finds and sculptures, including the cathedral's original gargoyles.

Nidaros Cathedral, northernmost medieval cathedral in the world.

More gargoyles than i could count.

Of all the numerous carved statues of kings and saints on the cathedrals exterior, Peter noticed this one holding his head. I now know it is a statue of Saint Denis, the patron saint of France and bishop of Paris, who was martyred by beheading.

Smørrebrød

Peter looked forward to this traditional food and of course loved it.

A man hole cover with my name on it.

Once warehouses.

Colorful historic houses built on stilts are reflected in the Nidelva River in Trondheim, Norway.

Not much of a chance for this clown to haunt us tonight. Barely any darkness way up here as we cross the Arctic Circle tonight.

Alesund, Norway

 Fishing Vessel - M. Ytteratad

A ship that I want to NEVER go on...

Light Packing And We Are Off By Train

 
 Light packing and we are off to Copenhagen one day before departing on an 

Arctic trip.

Downtown Day Mission

 

Hamburg Rathaus

After the downtown Wempe mission a 7.7 mile walkabout.

And We're Off to the Races

 Driving over land through the bucolic countryside.

Ready to serve up Peter's favorite fish sandwich.

Little team Eddie looks ready for the Speedway's junior division.