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Friday, January 2, 2015

Final Norway Adventures: Bodø, Svolvær Lofoten, Finnsnes, Tromsø

Alas, we had to come to the final Norway post but our weekend adventures went off with a bang!
Bodø, attractions in Bodø, things to do in Bodø, what to do in Bodø

We landed in a beautiful winter wonderland known as Bodø. This town was strongly affected by World War II so most of the buildings have been rebuilt and the town looked fairly new.

Bodø, attractions in Bodø, things to do in Bodø, what to do in Bodø

Bodø, attractions in Bodø, things to do in Bodø, what to do in Bodø

Bodø, attractions in Bodø, things to do in Bodø, what to do in Bodø

Bodø, attractions in Bodø, things to do in Bodø, what to do in Bodø

Although it was mid afternoon, the sun was setting and we were lucky to see an absolutely lovely sunset. The snow on the mountains, the fjord, the sunset, and the landscape were all so breathtaking. Even though it was cold, it was so hard to take my eyes off the scenery.
Bodø, attractions in Bodø, things to do in Bodø, what to do in Bodø

Bodø, attractions in Bodø, things to do in Bodø, what to do in Bodø

Bodø, attractions in Bodø, things to do in Bodø, what to do in Bodø

Bodø, attractions in Bodø, things to do in Bodø, what to do in Bodø

Bodø, attractions in Bodø, things to do in Bodø, what to do in Bodø

Bodø, attractions in Bodø, things to do in Bodø, what to do in Bodø

Bodø, attractions in Bodø, things to do in Bodø, what to do in Bodø

If you didn't catch the drift, we were on a ship so we went from city to city in northern Oslo. Our next stop was Svolvær Lofoten where we visited Magic Ice.
Magic Ice Lofoten, Svolvær Lofoten, attractions in Svolvær Lofoten, Svolvær Lofoten

Everything inside was made of ice (even the bar) which I thought was so cool
Magic Ice Lofoten, Svolvær Lofoten, attractions in Svolvær Lofoten, Svolvær Lofoten

Magic Ice Lofoten, Svolvær Lofoten, attractions in Svolvær Lofoten, Svolvær Lofoten

Magic Ice Lofoten, Svolvær Lofoten, attractions in Svolvær Lofoten, Svolvær Lofoten

Magic Ice Lofoten, Svolvær Lofoten, attractions in Svolvær Lofoten, Svolvær Lofoten

Magic Ice Lofoten, Svolvær Lofoten, attractions in Svolvær Lofoten, Svolvær Lofoten

Next we stopped at Finnsnes which was a short and sweet stop to take some pictures. It was the coldest in this town then it was in any other town thus far. I was all bundled up!

Finnsnes, attractions in Finnsnes, things to do in Finnsnes

Finnsnes, attractions in Finnsnes, things to do in Finnsnes

Our next and final stop was Tromsø. 
Tromsø, attractions in Tromsø, things to do in Tromsø

Here we had the experience of a lifetime: dog sledding under the northern lights. I don't know if I'll have the opportunity to dog sled in Norway in the future, and under the northern lights? Unreal.
Tromsø, attractions in Tromsø, things to do in Tromsø, dogsledding, dog sledding

Meeting the huskies and learning more about them was so nice. I didn't want to leave without taking one home with me, but alas the owners were not pleased with my request.
Tromsø, attractions in Tromsø, things to do in Tromsø, dogsledding, dog sledding

So we decided to give them enough love to last them a few days and call it even.
Tromsø, attractions in Tromsø, things to do in Tromsø, dogsledding, dog sledding

With the wind in our hair and freezing our ears and face, we watched the city lights pass by and we gazed at the faint distinction of northern lights above. The brisk weather combined was such an eye-opening experience that I can't even explain the happiness I felt in that exact moment. It really was so beautiful. 
Tromsø, attractions in Tromsø, things to do in Tromsø

Tromsø, attractions in Tromsø, things to do in Tromsø
Wow Norway, you completely blew my mind and were such an incredible time. I can't recommend Norway enough as your next holiday. It's the experience of a lifetime! 

Have you ever visited? What were your favorite attractions and restaurants?
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