That night as the sun set, we got ready to attend our lecture at the Polar Light Centre. The lecture was informative as it explained all about how the aurora borealis is formed and what are the favorable conditions for her to make an appearance.
This was just the beginning of things to come…
If you do go by Lofoten Islands, please pay Rob and Theresa a visit at their Polar Light Centre
http://www.polarlightcenter.com to maximize your chance of seeing the Northern Lights!
TBC…
Read Chasing the Lights (Norway Part 1)
pics taken with a Panasonic Lumix camera
Our first night in Laukvik and we were hopeful about getting a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
That night, my eyes were affixed on this device…
Rob and Theresa shared many of their encounters and stories about Lady Aurora. Like a child, i listened in awe and anticipation of meeting her. I was eager. Such is the beauty and magnificence of Nature which man has no control over. She decided not to make an appearance on the 1st night of our arrival.
We met the owners Rob and Theresa, a couple originally from Holland but moved to Laukvik to set up the Polar Light Centre all for the love of Lady Aurora. Rob is so passionate about his research on the northern lights and both are them are just so inspiring.
The wonderful perk about signing up for a lecture at the Polar Light Centre is that Rob provides a complimentary SMS service to notify us about the sightings of Lady Aurora; so we won't need to brave the cold outside to wait for her appearance.
By the way, Theresa makes the best cookies ! Couldn't get enough of them!
By the way, Theresa makes the best cookies ! Couldn't get enough of them!
That night, my eyes were affixed on this device…
Spikes indicate a possible appearance of Lady Aurora.
According to Rob, that night was not a good night for sightings as the sky was not clear.
The other devices Rob uses to track her…
This maybe what passion and dedication looks like!
The other devices Rob uses to track her…
This maybe what passion and dedication looks like!
Rob and Theresa shared many of their encounters and stories about Lady Aurora. Like a child, i listened in awe and anticipation of meeting her. I was eager. Such is the beauty and magnificence of Nature which man has no control over. She decided not to make an appearance on the 1st night of our arrival.
Hearing the stories, i figured the best way to meet her was to make her a gift as a token of my sincerity to meet her. Somethings have no explanation, and explanations need not be sought.
I went into the Art Studio in the same premise where i lived, as our land lady is gracious enough to open up her art studio to those who board with her.
Even though i was never so confident about art, i whipped out the paint brushes and did my best potrait of Lady Aurora from my imagination and pictures I had seen.
Afterwards, I braved the cold of the night and lifted up my painting to the sky as a gift to her.
I think she must have heard me.....
Despite the disappointment of not meeting her on our first day, we were treated to this beautiful sunset…
Despite the disappointment of not meeting her on our first day, we were treated to this beautiful sunset…
This was just the beginning of things to come…
If you do go by Lofoten Islands, please pay Rob and Theresa a visit at their Polar Light Centre
http://www.polarlightcenter.com to maximize your chance of seeing the Northern Lights!
TBC…
Read Chasing the Lights (Norway Part 1)
pics taken with a Panasonic Lumix camera
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