In my British Columbian childhood, I only saw the northern lights once, during the summertime in Prince George, and it was magical - - however, I have never seen a baby deer, and that sounds just as amazing! (I also never saw whales when I was growing up in BC, but I always loved spotted ghostly jellyfish when I'd gaze down into the water from the dock on the Sunshine Coast and the glossy heads with shiny-puppy-eyes of harbour seals popping up to say hello).
Now living in London, I promise you that the V&A will not disappoint! (I have recently set a few microgoals for art excursions here, things that I want to see this year: Portrait of Omai once it is at the National Portrait Gallery, Gwen John's exhibition in Chichester, and Berthe Morisot at Dulwych Picture Gallery)
I am yet to see orcas up close, (though I have a couple of times from a ferry), but I have seen a humpback (I think?) slowly moving up the straights when I went for a walk one day. Just incredible.
Northern lights are worth any amount of effort imo. Did you see the program a few years ago about Joanna Lumley searching for them (maybe in Norway)? Of course, they were 'fantastic' when they finally appeared. They are truly magical and enchanting to see. As kids we were told 2 stories about them: if you whistle softly they might come close to you; and if you listen very carefully, you can hear them humming.
I grew up in Arctic Norway and 1. Seeing the Northern lights never gets old, my friends up there still post photos when they see a good one! It’s a little uncanny & we were told as kids that if you wave something white at it, it will take you away. Much like... cthulhu
2. At lower latitudes, it is on the horizon (to the North). If you’re unsure what you’re seeing, bring a camera and set it to a long exposure - the camera will catch much more than you can see with the naked eye and might reveal whether it’s city lights or the real deal!
Ok, I love the Wes Anderson hotel palette OBVIOUSLY... but having a pedestal sink in a hotel is criminal in real life - I mean, where does everything GO?!
In my British Columbian childhood, I only saw the northern lights once, during the summertime in Prince George, and it was magical - - however, I have never seen a baby deer, and that sounds just as amazing! (I also never saw whales when I was growing up in BC, but I always loved spotted ghostly jellyfish when I'd gaze down into the water from the dock on the Sunshine Coast and the glossy heads with shiny-puppy-eyes of harbour seals popping up to say hello).
Now living in London, I promise you that the V&A will not disappoint! (I have recently set a few microgoals for art excursions here, things that I want to see this year: Portrait of Omai once it is at the National Portrait Gallery, Gwen John's exhibition in Chichester, and Berthe Morisot at Dulwych Picture Gallery)
I am yet to see orcas up close, (though I have a couple of times from a ferry), but I have seen a humpback (I think?) slowly moving up the straights when I went for a walk one day. Just incredible.
Northern lights are worth any amount of effort imo. Did you see the program a few years ago about Joanna Lumley searching for them (maybe in Norway)? Of course, they were 'fantastic' when they finally appeared. They are truly magical and enchanting to see. As kids we were told 2 stories about them: if you whistle softly they might come close to you; and if you listen very carefully, you can hear them humming.
I love the two stories so much! Magical. x
I grew up in Arctic Norway and 1. Seeing the Northern lights never gets old, my friends up there still post photos when they see a good one! It’s a little uncanny & we were told as kids that if you wave something white at it, it will take you away. Much like... cthulhu
2. At lower latitudes, it is on the horizon (to the North). If you’re unsure what you’re seeing, bring a camera and set it to a long exposure - the camera will catch much more than you can see with the naked eye and might reveal whether it’s city lights or the real deal!
great collection of links btw! Thanks for the podcast tip!
Thanks Anja!
Ok, I love the Wes Anderson hotel palette OBVIOUSLY... but having a pedestal sink in a hotel is criminal in real life - I mean, where does everything GO?!