August 2

Arctic Cathedral in Tromso across the harbor

The Arctic Cathedral

Continuing south from Hammerfest, arrived in Tromso in time for the midnight concert at the Arctic Cathedral. Norwegian folk tunes and classics. Next time I'll opt for the afternoon version since midnight is definitely past my bedtime! Continuing south we again enter the beautiful Trollfjord and work our way through the Beautiful Lofoten Islands once more.

Midnight at the Arctic Cathedral

Trollfjord

August 1 - Sami telling us about his culture - notice who is taking a picture from the other side! We are sitting on genuine reindeer skins and later ate genuine reindeer meat (we think).

July 31 - 10:30Pm - crew members taking a dip at Berlevag. They jumped about 15 feet from the pier into the very cold water at the harbor. They then swam very rapidly to shore! Many passengers were watching from the ship and gave them a big applause as they ran shivering back to the ship.

July 31 at Kirkenes on the Norway Russia border

Russian fishing trawler in Kirkenes harbor

It's a long way to Oslo - about 1500 miles! Only 1200 miles to the North Pole!

Hitching a ride at the Norway -Russian border. Fortunately, no one stopped!

July 30 at North Cape

Authentic Sami with reindeer and Sami tipi. He has his own postcard!

July 30 Honningsvag to North Cape

North Cape! About as far north as Point Barrow Alaska.

On the northernmost point in Europe at 71 degrees, 10 minutes north. A beautiful day!

July 29 between Skjervoy and Hammerfest

Midnight on July 29 - sunrise and sunset at same time!