10.02.2014

Aurora Borealis

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One of the great things about Iceland in winter is the possibility of seeing the Aurora Borealis aka Northern Lights. The lights weren’t my main reason to go there, but of course I hoped to see some. And I was very lucky to do so.

Our guide took us somewhere out in the dark and then we waited. And waited. And waited. To pass the time and get warm, Yana jumped up and down in front of my camera with a flashlight. And then we waited again. And that’s what I really like about the Northern Lights. You can check the forecast and see a tendency whether there is aurora acitivity or not, but you aren’t certain. And all of a sudden nature becomes this really exciting thing, where a bunch of grown-ups stares into the sky and jumps around and screams as soon as the faintest glow of green is visible.

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There are 3 comments in this article:

  1. 16.02.2014Yana says:

    The pictures are AMAZING! and I think we should say the truth…my Aurora dance is what brought them that night, otherwise we could’ve kept waiting :)

  2. 17.02.2014jottkah says:

    Oh, how could I forget to mention that! That was really helpful and I think you could pursue a career as professional Northern Lights Dancer. The tour companies would love you!
    And thanks. :-)

  3. 05.01.2017- jottkah says:

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