It started around a month ago. Suddenly and without a warning. I just got my Irish coffee after having eaten tacos on Friday the 10th of June and then I realized it. This would be my last taco Friday in Ny-Ålesund. For now. My mind calmed down again but last […]
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Ny-Ålesund is a beautiful place where one gets to know so many people. But that means also that one has to say goodbye all the time. And that sucks. Especially if the nicest person in town, @crazysvalbardfoxlady is leaving. So Christelle, this post is for you ❤️ And yes, I […]
The last month has been all marked by light hunting. Since the end of January, the days become longer very rapidly. Every free weekend was spent on the snow scooter to the southern side of the peninsula. May I present you a little overview of last month’s light hunting, with […]
The light is coming back! The so-called “blue hour” has arrived. This picture has been taken around 12:30 local time (UTC+1). Every day gets lighter and it goes fast now. Thinking about next weekend’s plans with the idea of more light feels surreal, yet very nice. We are waiting for […]
Merry Christmas from 79°N. On his way back to the North Pole, Santa passed by yesterday evening in Ny-Ålesund. At the end of the evening he was sligthly tipsy, so his travels got a bit delayed. Luckily we were his last stop and like this, Rudolph could have a little […]
Today, 16:59h. The sun is the furtherst away from the Northern Hemisphere it will be this year. It’s on its way back now. The light will return, spring will come. A new astronomical year has started. Living in the darkness has been surprisingly easy so far. The regular daily rhythm […]
Last week Tuesday and Wednesday were two stormy days. Just going out for dinner felt like an expedition. In the darkness, with snow blowing in the face, barely seeing anything. Your hands getting cold after two seconds without gloves. Driving a car suddenly became quite challenging too. Although it is […]