![Reading a book on orcas between flights at LAX](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456412.niXX9yi6.jpg) Reading a book on orcas between flights at LAX |
![A quick cuppa at the central bus station, Heathrow](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456413.TjIi7yb1.jpg) A quick cuppa at the central bus station, Heathrow |
![Our 1842 canopy bed, the Avebury Lodge, UK](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456414.5G6HpgSA.jpg) Our 1842 canopy bed, the Avebury Lodge, UK |
![Dinner at the Red Lion Inn, Avebury](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456415.mRLUShy4.jpg) Dinner at the Red Lion Inn, Avebury |
![Experiencing a stone that was put here 5,000 years ago](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456416.HuwizyXs.jpg) Experiencing a stone that was put here 5,000 years ago |
![Another standing stone in the Avebury Stone Circle](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456417.KoZ87gRa.jpg) Another standing stone in the Avebury Stone Circle |
![Beautiful gothic church in Avebury](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456418.DiwuwD1o.jpg) Beautiful gothic church in Avebury |
![Graveyard was eerie at night with rain and howling wind](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456419.vhTUIzma.jpg) Graveyard was eerie at night with rain and howling wind |
![Stonehenge at sunrise](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456420.bTy4tDh0.jpg) Stonehenge at sunrise |
![Again, amazing to think how old this stone circle is](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456421.gdmFLoYM.jpg) Again, amazing to think how old this stone circle is |
![The sun comes up!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456422.ZANpV71R.jpg) The sun comes up! |
![How did they get those huge stones on top?](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456423.rUR2irm8.jpg) How did they get those huge stones on top? |
![Cynthia loves the stones themselves](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456424.TzCLYDBS.jpg) Cynthia loves the stones themselves |
![The happy couple at Stonehenge](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456425.ln4n9JRD.jpg) The happy couple at Stonehenge |
![Cool](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456426.KCut2syH.jpg) Cool |
![Cynthia with Stonehenge](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456427.7JvPYtqC.jpg) Cynthia with Stonehenge |
![The happy couple at sunrise](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456428.cGzrI2CB.jpg) The happy couple at sunrise |
![So glad we went inside the fence (signed up on the English Heritage website)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456429.xiat3vZQ.jpg) So glad we went inside the fence (signed up on the English Heritage website) |
![Avebury and its stones by day](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456431.3pSGxmCs.jpg) Avebury and its stones by day |
![Sitting in the seat on an Avebury stone](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456430.VVVZkAQ5.jpg) Sitting in the "seat" on an Avebury stone |
![Cynthia sharing her love of stones](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456437.EaxG2rgK.jpg) Cynthia sharing her love of stones |
![Jim likes them too!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456438.gq7MYxW2.jpg) Jim likes them too! |
![Walking around Avebury](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456432.3CiWxzNJ.jpg) Walking around Avebury |
![Cute sheep!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456433.7cpTEmLU.jpg) Cute sheep! |
![The Red Lion Inn, Avebury](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456435.niuSxc89.jpg) The Red Lion Inn, Avebury |
![The Lodge at Avebury (our bed and breakfast)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456436.2Hv8w32v.jpg) The Lodge at Avebury (our bed and breakfast) |
![Between buses on the way back to London](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456440.H0Rfrh1F.jpg) Between buses on the way back to London |
![On the underground](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456441.HpLdbm8E.jpg) On the underground |
![We arrive in Kiruna, Sweden (120 miles north of arctic circle!)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456442.SbwQghNK.jpg) We arrive in Kiruna, Sweden (120 miles north of arctic circle!) |
![A very welcoming terminal (like something out of Heidi)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456443.ImtRYr4l.jpg) A very welcoming terminal (like something out of "Heidi") |
![The sign on our tour bus (from Discover the World tours, UK)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456444.W0wwqxSi.jpg) The sign on our tour bus (from "Discover the World" tours, UK) |
![Arriving at the warm reception building at the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456445.CjvnwmDz.jpg) Arriving at the warm reception building at the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi |
![They competely outfitted us! (and we needed it)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456446.aGzLSV4v.jpg) They competely outfitted us! (and we needed it) |
![Front door of the famous Ice Hotel (exciting!!)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456504.Rd8pq5QT.jpg) Front door of the famous Ice Hotel (exciting!!) |
![The decorative wall outside the Ice Hotel, and the chapel](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456463.rZZlCuQC.jpg) The decorative wall outside the Ice Hotel, and the chapel |
![Ice reception desk at the Ice Hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456503.pg1CyR1P.jpg) Ice reception desk at the Ice Hotel |
![In the reception hall](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456505.8ytLneXD.jpg) In the reception hall |
![Our first drink at the famous Ice Bar](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456447.yxocQ3E6.jpg) Our first drink at the famous Ice Bar |
![Jim is brave enough to hold the ICE glass with bare hands](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456448.2aL0ocyB.jpg) Jim is brave enough to hold the ICE glass with bare hands |
![The glasses ready to go](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456506.pMdUuemN.jpg) The "glasses" ready to go |
![The Ice Bar menu](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456513.zRe4b7rF.jpg) The Ice Bar menu |
![Cyn is not as brave ... using gloves](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456449.JimqawIN.jpg) Cyn is not as brave ... using gloves |
![The drinks are really festive looking (and delicious)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456450.h5OhZHCp.jpg) The drinks are really festive looking (and delicious) |
![Loving our time in the bar](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456507.uuq25uoV.jpg) Loving our time in the bar |
![Cheers!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456508.3nxRAkVH.jpg) Cheers! |
![Cyn enjoying the Ice Bar](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456509.wJzcmFPa.jpg) Cyn enjoying the Ice Bar |
![Jim enjoying the Ice Bar](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456510.fKjX8nQf.jpg) Jim enjoying the Ice Bar |
![Getting another drink from our bar tender](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456511.kHyt4E1M.jpg) Getting another drink from our bar tender |
![Even the chairs are ice!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456512.iosmbrTc.jpg) Even the chairs are ice! |
![View down the central hall of the Ice Hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456493.BcFgIG22.jpg) View down the central hall of the Ice Hotel |
![The central hall](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456459.GVITQFpl.jpg) The central hall |
![The chandelier is ALL ice!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456494.rrGM25pL.jpg) The chandelier is ALL ice! |
![Chairs, carved like flowers, in the central hall](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456497.MNAPkkdG.jpg) Chairs, carved like flowers, in the central hall |
![Ice columns along the side of the hall](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456499.pp8nK45W.jpg) Ice columns along the side of the hall |
![Emerging flowers as part of the Linneaus theme (300 year anniversary of his birth)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456500.IhabJv8Q.jpg) Emerging flowers as part of the "Linneaus" theme (300 year anniversary of his birth) |
![More flowers along the central hall](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456502.xEH3dmJu.jpg) More flowers along the central hall |
![Jim in one of the flower chairs](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456501.7m2DIwu4.jpg) Jim in one of the "flower chairs" |
![Cyn relaxes in the flower chair](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456452.YGBGcmWV.jpg) Cyn relaxes in the flower chair |
![Looking down the hall towards our room](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456495.kaXpRW3v.jpg) Looking down the hall towards our room |
![Entrance to our inviting Ice Room!!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456461.5xHIqeSf.jpg) Entrance to our inviting Ice Room!! |
![The bed in our Ice Room!!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456498.cn5elMrc.jpg) The bed in our Ice Room!! |
![One of the deluxe suites with pretty ice sculpture](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456453.NXrHqvfL.jpg) One of the deluxe suites with pretty ice sculpture |
![Another deluxe suite](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456455.cSQh5hVx.jpg) Another deluxe suite |
![Nice sculpture behind this ice bed](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456456.C91ZQ7YJ.jpg) Nice sculpture behind this ice bed |
![Really amazing sculptures in the deluxe suites](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456457.8FOHMV5W.jpg) Really amazing sculptures in the deluxe suites |
![The plaque outside our favorite deluxe suite (describing the artist's vision)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456492.co1OlGqz.jpg) The plaque outside our favorite deluxe suite (describing the artist's vision) |
![Experiencing the ice helices in the deluxe room](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456491.dIzzLgGx.jpg) Experiencing the ice helices in the deluxe room |
![Inside the chapel at the Ice Hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456451.37Zvzywc.jpg) Inside the chapel at the Ice Hotel |
![At the meeting place for our Sami excursion](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456465.kWXCaRpQ.jpg) At the "meeting place" for our Sami excursion |
![Arriving at the Sami reindeer corral](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456467.7elzgyfc.jpg) Arriving at the Sami reindeer corral |
![The happy couple in front of the reindeer](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456468.j826QLjp.jpg) The happy couple in front of the reindeer |
![The reindeer have bunny noses!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456469.IoSMymCA.jpg) The reindeer have "bunny" noses! |
![Michael, our Sami guide (the Sami are semi-nomadic reindeer herders in Lapland)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456470.A0hrrDsr.jpg) Michael, our Sami guide (the Sami are semi-nomadic reindeer herders in Lapland) |
![Cyn with reindeer](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456471.8PLzDq1Z.jpg) Cyn with reindeer |
![And Cyn even pets one!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456473.rWdH5Zi7.jpg) And Cyn even pets one! |
![They have funny stances](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456472.QVqbiJ7C.jpg) They have funny stances |
![A BABY reindeer!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456474.PWDmAIJW.jpg) A BABY reindeer! |
![Another baby ... patiently sitting in the snow](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456475.4lWaXtzb.jpg) Another baby ... patiently sitting in the snow |
![Jim prepares to lasso a reindeer](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456477.ek8lmuhz.jpg) Jim prepares to lasso a reindeer |
![Now, which one should he try for?](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456476.mieAJrJQ.jpg) Now, which one should he try for? |
![He throws the lasso ...](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456478.22V9CuBj.jpg) He throws the lasso ... |
![And CATCHES the ferrari of the reindeer](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456479.gNb5G9br.jpg) And CATCHES "the ferrari" of the reindeer |
![Cyn leads another reindeer to the sleighs](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456480.PKW8svOV.jpg) Cyn leads another reindeer to the sleighs |
![Michael explains how to steer ...](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456481.PviNRNc6.jpg) Michael explains how to steer ... |
![And Cynthia takes off into the wilderness!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456482.UwZ8LTd0.jpg) And Cynthia takes off into the wilderness! |
![We are invited to the lavvu after our cold morning](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456487.sKhUEXpr.jpg) We are invited to the "lavvu" after our cold morning |
![There is a roaring fire inside](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456486.AvlovlN1.jpg) There is a roaring fire inside |
![Relaxing after our sleighing adventure](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456483.kvaeXTlX.jpg) Relaxing after our sleighing adventure |
![Michael cooks some reindeer for the guests](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456484.OjOOrLSc.jpg) Michael cooks some reindeer for the guests |
![While Cynthia gets veggie soup](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456485.lYGPqf3q.jpg) While Cynthia gets veggie soup |
![The snowmobile got rather covered in snow](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456488.nPOrFK0J.jpg) The snowmobile got rather covered in snow |
![Our warm accomodation for the second night of our stay](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456489.2isgtuWU.jpg) Our "warm accomodation" for the second night of our stay |
![It's a really comfortable cabin](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456490.aQnbDn6L.jpg) It's a really comfortable cabin |
![Dinner and Scrabble in the warm bar](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456514.O0OEecXa.jpg) Dinner and Scrabble in the "warm bar" |
![Cynthia decides to make ...](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456516.rr1UnEAt.jpg) Cynthia decides to make ... |
![A Snow Angel!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456517.ra9QhVoA.jpg) A Snow Angel! |
![The sweet church in Jukkasjarvi](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456519.ME5iKkBc.jpg) The sweet church in Jukkasjarvi |
![Picture-postcard pretty](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456520.QxI0tkgV.jpg) Picture-postcard pretty |
![At 4 in the morning!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456518.HeS4vmEy.jpg) At 4 in the morning! |
![We see a sign for the ESA satellite location](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456521.2jonZjDP.jpg) We see a sign for the ESA satellite location |
![Snow on the street lights](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456524.6LkxChET.jpg) Snow on the street lights |
![Time for our continental breakfast](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456523.3PwaWkjU.jpg) Time for our continental breakfast |
![The Ice Hotel restaurant - very inviting](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456522.jdsVOj5A.jpg) The Ice Hotel restaurant - very inviting |
![Inside the ceremonial lavvu at the Ice Hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456525.e6OWrqqT.jpg) Inside the ceremonial lavvu at the Ice Hotel |
![This is where concerts are performed](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456526.L9aATjCx.jpg) This is where concerts are performed |
![Visiting the dogs awaiting sled rides](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456527.sAUE6Ynn.jpg) Visiting the dogs awaiting sled rides |
![They are yelping with excitement, ready to go](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456528.sPa5EzNr.jpg) They are yelping with excitement, ready to go |
![Our tour bus, leaving the Ice Hotel](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456529.5bVXCIqM.jpg) Our tour bus, leaving the Ice Hotel |
![Morning sun's rays (although the sun didn't make it above the horizon)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456530.VM5Yo99z.jpg) Morning sun's rays (although the sun didn't make it above the horizon) |
![Clock tower in Kiruna](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456531.SYAEtNbG.jpg) Clock tower in Kiruna |
![Arriving at the train station in Kiruna](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456532.ImPSe7Lu.jpg) Arriving at the train station in Kiruna |
![Jim ready to hop on our train](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456533.LlXq5kXO.jpg) Jim ready to hop on our train |
![Kiruna train station](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456534.s0P6Zjkv.jpg) Kiruna train station |
![Interesting sculpture of iron ore workers](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456536.9WsAdavi.jpg) Interesting sculpture of iron ore workers |
![Cynthia on the train, ready to go to Norway](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456535.sI3b7P1Z.jpg) Cynthia on the train, ready to go to Norway |
![Another train station along the route](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456537.DubL34iQ.jpg) Another train station along the route |
![Incredible scenery for the 3 hour train ride](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456538.lGlwxLRK.jpg) Incredible scenery for the 3 hour train ride |
![Arriving at theTysfjord, Norway](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456539.LpTWiZzo.jpg) Arriving at theTysfjord, Norway |
![Another view of Tysfjord from the train](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456540.KcBZj1cc.jpg) Another view of Tysfjord from the train |
![Arriving at Narvik train station](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456541.8tz13hcg.jpg) Arriving at Narvik train station |
![Time to go for a boat ride to search for orcas](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456542.tsmxTkaj.jpg) Time to go for a boat ride to search for orcas |
![Cynthia on the way to the boat](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456543.r5jIpBpL.jpg) Cynthia on the way to the boat |
![Jim boarding the snow-covered boat](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456544.0PtCMl94.jpg) Jim boarding the snow-covered boat |
![Our boat, the Leonora](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456546.zwIXNngO.jpg) Our boat, the Leonora |
![Cyn braves the elements to scan for orcas](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456545.KYooCkBl.jpg) Cyn braves the elements to scan for orcas |
![Jim braves the elements too](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456547.eMSxXVQv.jpg) Jim braves the elements too |
![The happy couple enjoying a brisk day](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456557.MbQ0XH5c.jpg) The happy couple enjoying a brisk day |
![Scenery around Tysfjord](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456548.Igl8Cr2Q.jpg) Scenery around Tysfjord |
![Gorgeous snow-covered mountains](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456549.9gFQmgsi.jpg) Gorgeous snow-covered mountains |
![Strikingly beautiful](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456556.Tj9KvuYd.jpg) Strikingly beautiful |
![Norway's national mountain, Stetind (with the flat top)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456558.9SznmveQ.jpg) Norway's national mountain, Stetind (with the flat top) |
![Granite hills](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456561.uRGv0Nv6.jpg) Granite hills |
![And rugged peaks](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456562.bZiIDZOg.jpg) And rugged peaks |
![We enjoyed many white-tailed eagles](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456550.lgcYs6R9.jpg) We enjoyed many white-tailed eagles |
![An eagle grabbs at herring from the sea](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456551.OWjRMM5A.jpg) An eagle grabbs at herring from the sea |
![On the fantail, with flag of Norway](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456559.YdjcW4Hw.jpg) On the fantail, with flag of Norway |
![How nice would this lifeboat be, filled with snow?](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456560.zBf3qRiT.jpg) How nice would this lifeboat be, filled with snow? |
![View from the comfortable (warm!) salon](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456552.pXt6AcJN.jpg) View from the comfortable (warm!) salon |
![Looking at a zodiac in the water](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456553.RkNL0sWA.jpg) Looking at a zodiac in the water |
![View out the back of the Leonora](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456554.hLbsMwns.jpg) View out the back of the Leonora |
![Herring gulls following the herring boat](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456563.mNuFTg7j.jpg) Herring gulls following the herring boat |
![Dressed for our zodiac trip (Jim in survival gear, Cyn in dry suit)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456564.cXghRcGs.jpg) Dressed for our zodiac trip (Jim in survival gear, Cyn in dry suit) |
![The shore near the dock](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456565.EbSy9gJC.jpg) The shore near the dock |
![Sweet house with snowed-covered clothes line](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456569.lDTAjOdC.jpg) Sweet house with snowed-covered clothes line |
![Looking out towards the docked boats](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456566.FyKjWZYB.jpg) Looking out towards the docked boats |
![The dry suit isn't enough; Cyn needs a full scarf and gloves too](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456567.75q09CmE.jpg) The dry suit isn't enough; Cyn needs a full scarf and gloves too |
![A boat that didn't make it](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456568.VCYZ73e2.jpg) A boat that didn't make it |
![Walking out to the zodiacs](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456570.dWIcuwak.jpg) Walking out to the zodiacs |
![Jim's zodiac has seats](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456571.2GylztYP.jpg) Jim's zodiac has seats |
![The snorklers in front sit on the pontoon sides](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456572.N16jgel9.jpg) The "snorklers" in front sit on the pontoon sides |
![Another view of Stetind](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456573.e88R3uTk.jpg) Another view of Stetind |
![HUGE granite cliff along the side of the fjord](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456574.Yx8ki0ZK.jpg) HUGE granite cliff along the side of the fjord |
![The snorklers getting ready to dive into the FRIGID water](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456576.3a8DnVud.jpg) The snorklers getting ready to dive into the FRIGID water |
![Rocking out, to warm up first](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456579.lelutVwu.jpg) Rocking out, to warm up first |
![Otters and eagles](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456581.tznwcp0d.jpg) Otters and eagles |
![White-tailed eagle in a tree](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456583.dSTWpX3b.jpg) White-tailed eagle in a tree |
![at 3:30 am, Jim relaxes in a snow bank looking for ...](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456515.Urx6GsdI.jpg) at 3:30 am, Jim relaxes in a snow bank looking for ... |
![The AURORA!!](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456588.ZKrDXYUQ.jpg) The AURORA!! |
![And it's BRILLIANT](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456585.72O1J5S6.jpg) And it's BRILLIANT |
![Cynthia is in heaven](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456589.pyOBCZRh.jpg) Cynthia is in heaven |
![Back in our room at the Tysfjord Turistsenter, with view of the fjord](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456590.XfP3TQic.jpg) Back in our room at the Tysfjord Turistsenter, with view of the fjord |
![Snow-covered mountains on our bus ride to Bodo](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456591.kMb0JkQl.jpg) Snow-covered mountains on our bus ride to Bodo |
![The sun touches just the tips of the mountains](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456593.yvlIoCtM.jpg) The sun touches just the tips of the mountains |
![A Norwegian troll](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456595.wkrpFRrA.jpg) A Norwegian troll |
![Looking down at an ice island](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456597.7TaTaLs2.jpg) Looking down at an ice island |
![The airport at Oslo ... are you ready to go?!?](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456598.UYMfNBrh.jpg) The airport at Oslo ... are you ready to go?!? |
![On the jetway to our plane (time for de-icing, huh?)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456599.3ylcZf66.jpg) On the jetway to our plane (time for de-icing, huh?) |
![One last drink at the Grenadier Arms back in London](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/06/408506/3/73456600.6q8cXdbR.jpg) One last drink at the Grenadier Arms back in London |