U.K to Norway, Tromsø & Aurora Borealis 

After a particularly challenging couple of years personally and professionally, this trip was finally a much needed escape from pandemic politics.
Setting off from Gatwick on 26th December, having completed all known necessities for international travel as the latest strain took hold, we were anxious what other suddenly-imposed restrictions or curve-ball limitations might blight our already wildly spinning moral compass.
However, soon into the expedition our apprehensions melted into Oslo's incredibly welcoming orange sky. Although only a short five day break, Norway had an immediate cathartic and entirely unforgettable influence on our virus-weary psyche. For a moment in time, whilst recognising the global two-year heartbreak and misery below, flying above it all in a rocket-shaped cocoon anxieties almost entirely evaporated, and lasted for a few short days. Don't underestimate how tired and drained you have become in two years.
To witness strong Aurora on two consecutive nights was pure unforgettable fortune. Icing on the cake ... and some. I'm aware some of the latter images of the Aurora are out of focus, but in the excitement I failed to notice my manual lens had moved from infinity. I include some anyway as the aurora intensity has to be seen to be believed, albeit a tad blurred.
During our trip my sister and travel companion celebrated a birthday. A 'significant' one last year spent in miserable quarantine isolation, worried an unknown association had passed her a bug that might kill her. The Malangen resort and I conspired to provide a special surprise cake this year and boy, thanks to the team there, they delivered - bringing unexpected pressure-releasing tears of joy.
What more can I say about Norway that the video doesn't? Wonderful people, wonderful service and unique breath-taking scenery. Treasured memories. Two nights in Tromsø, two at Malangen and a stop-over in Oslo, I/We will be returning for more!
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Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound.