Day 9 – Stokmarknes

This morning we got up early to have a quick look at Harstad from the ship; it looks a beautiful place so gutted we couldn’t get off. Only there enough time to collect the fishy treats for the evening meals 🐠

This afternoon we were treated to gorgeous blue skies and sunshine again, I even had to wear the Oakleys! We stopped at Stokmarknes; the birthplace of Hurtigruten and where you’re able to see the old ship MS Finnmarken. It was a lovely little town full of the traditional red Norwegian buildings.

Later we sailed past the Trollfjord. The last time we were here we were watching Aurora dancing over the mountains so it was lovely to see it in the day as well. It’s a beautiful but narrow stretch of water below jagged peaks and mountain walls. We were lucky enough to be here during sunset this time; so Trollfjord is now always going to be a special place for me.

This evening more memories were made as we saddled up and rode Icelandic horses across a moonlit beach underneath the twinkling stars and Aurora. What an incredible experience it was and one I will never forget.

Aurora has been very well behaved again tonight making it the third time we’ve seen her on the trip.

Day 4 – Bodø

I’ll keep this short and sweet, like me 😉It’s 02:00 and I’ve been outside over 2 hours watching the greatest light show on Earth. I feel incredibly lucky.

This morning we crossed the Arctic Circle and we decided to join in with the ceremony to mark the occasion. This involves sitting patiently in front of everyone waiting for the captain or the troll to ladle freezing cold water and ice down your back!

In the afternoon we visited Saltsraumen; one of the strongest tidal currents in the world. Unfortunately this was an incredibly rushed experience, but one I won’t forget!

After an incredible sunset and tasty beefy dinner we enjoyed a hot Norwegian drink (no idea what it was but it was definitely alcoholic) and fresh fish cakes (and I must say it was delicious) out on deck. And this is when the show began!

I’m off to sleep now after the most fabulous day. Luckily I can have a lie in as we don’t arrive in Tromsø until 15:00