I delve into the video library of my mind’s eye to replay an experience for you.
The sun was just above the horizon and the sky was cloudless, it wasn’t rising, yet nor was it about to set, because in late June the sun never sets here.
We were just outside the small village of Eggum on the Lofoten island of Vestvagoy, about 150 miles north of The Arctic Circle. We sat in the two front seats of our motorhome, and gazed out north across the calm Norwegian Sea, we were transfixed by the midnight sun, which blazed through the huge windscreen of the van turning the inside bright yellow. As we drank our wine, we watched as the sun got to its lowest point just above the horizon, and then start to climb again to signify the start of next day.
At 1am, with the sun continuing its upward path towards the blue sky above, we eventually decided to ‘call it a day’ and reluctantly retired to bed.
I will always treasure that memory of Rachel and me sharing such a special experience and now, this time alone, I head north to hopefully witness the midnight sun again.
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My return from the last bike trip to The Canaries back in spring had me questioning what on earth I was doing travelling alone for six weeks, it was harder for me than I maybe made it look? But despite all the doubts, I’d only been home for a week before I booked this trip, it seems that sitting still, or at least staying in one place, isn’t what I’m cut out for just yet.
So a family weekend break to Suffolk sparked my interest in travel again. Perusing a map of the Bury St Edmunds area, Harwich just jumped out at me! Only an hour’s ride away where there is a ferry link to Rotterdam, the timing was perfect for a midnight sun trip. Let’s face it, if I’m riding all that way down to deepest Suffolk, it seems only natural to continue to The Arctic Circle, don’t you think?
Bravo! You’ll be needing a new pair of sunglasses.
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A lovely memory of a special moment enjoyed with Rachel. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable trip. I’ll read your blog with interest. Take care Brian xx
Thanks Jackie 🤗xx
Wow – I can remember Rachel saying about the midnight sun (and of course the stash of wine in the hidden compartment in the floor 😜). Amazing memory, and I look forward to you witnessing the midnight sun again ……..Please continue 🏍🏍🏍
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Well the only other place on the surface of the Earth where you could see the midnight sun would be the South Pole, and that’s even harder to ride Reg to, so it’s only logical for you to go to Nordkapp.
So, logical. Get yourself on the road 😁
Thanks for the logic, it’s only what I would expect from you! 😆👍🏼
Good for you, go for it, we will look forward to your blog as usual.
Take care, stay safe, Merle and David.xx
Thanks both! 🤗 Thinking of you ☺️xx
A lovely memory to treasure. Travel safe and I look forward to the next instalment of your blog x
Thanks Dawn ☺️x
An absolutely natural extension of your trip to Suffolk, I mean it’s the hardest part of the trip getting to Harwich. Safe trip and enjoy, looking forward to the next instalment.
Cheers Cavvy 🙂👍🏼
There’s some kind of logic in that Brian! Sounds like a lovely journey you’re about to make. I gather you’re meeting up with R and C on your journey.
Have a great time and look forward to the blog.
Yeah Deborah, Cumbria & Suffolk get together this weekend 🤗
A trip Sandra and I would love to make and I have no doubt that reading your blog and looking at the wonderful images you’ll be sending back will only make it more of a top destination.
Safe travels Brian and enjoy
Cheers Ian 🤗👍🏼