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An Artic May

Category: Artic Living | Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 3:57 pm

Today is the first day of May for 2008. All over the world its a special day for alot of people. In the olden days it was the day when life of the land is concieved. The journey I want to take you on is one of nature here in Lofoten. The beginnings of the summer to come. The conception of spring. A wonderful celebration of life in the Artic. The people, the land, the sea and the animals. All are bursting with life and ready to start the new summer with all the vitality that one persons life can give.

Today is very special because it is the day the boats come out of hiding. The sea is free flowing now, the fjord is open, and just begging for the open crafts to ride her waves. So Kolbjørn and Uncle Tobias (who will be 90 next month) launch the first of our 3 boats.





For me thats my que to take a hike. Yeah I'm smiling too! So after helping out by taking the required pictures that I need, I take Balder and head for the marsh. This is the place I come to when I need to relax, think or just be alone with nature herself. The beauty of this place just makes my eyes tear up with the untouched virgin beauty. The serenity that can only come with age is abundant here. But the maturity of motherhood that is evident in the controlled wilderness.

The youth of the juniper, with no berries yet becuase it is learning the ways of the wild artic. Learning how to survive and prosper.


The maturity of nature.



New smells for Balder to store away for his dreams.


The serenity of the land here on the marsh is a pleasant present that only comes if you really want to see and accept it.


And the constant ever flowing of the sea to bring new life to the Artic.



So today is a day that will be celebrated, in a quiet way, a thoughtful way. A reflection of all the past ancestors who celebrated maybe in the same way or with the wild bonfires and feast. The ones who launched their first boats or ships of the season, or shared their day with friends and neighbors. We have our first campers of the season, they have been here for 3 days now, and only wanted to stay 1. They are from Germany, so today I will share my special May day with some new friends, and toast in the beginnings of a beautiful summer in the wild Artic in May.



Welcome to my summer, my enchanted part of the world, where life comes slow, but it does show her beautiful face, where the sun always shines day and night, then hides to regenerate himself, only to show his face to the one woman he loves more than ever, the earth. Welcome to life!


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toni wrote on Thu May 01, 2008 4:24 pm:


Seeing pictures of areas in the arctic on a travel program or in a magazine leaves you wondering how on earth anyone could live in those conditions. They lack the personal aspect and a lot of people would start wondering how they could gain control over what looks like barren land.

With your pictures and commentary the arctic comes across as a completely different place. One that can not and must never be controlled but one where humans must learn to match their pace with that of nature.

It is more than just the beauty that your eyes can see that gives you the joy of living there, it is the connection made thru the soul and spirit.




 

Droopy wrote on Thu May 01, 2008 4:47 pm:


It's so good to see the blue sea and greens near you now. Your marsh is an enchanted place, no wonder you like it so much. Love your boat, and I can't believe that man nearing 90! And tourists already, imagine that. What a lovely way to welcome May.




 

kuntrygal wrote on Thu May 01, 2008 5:23 pm:


Biita this is all beautiful. The way you describe everything is incredible. If you aren't a writer, you should be. The seas are breath taking. Happy May 1st to you.




 

eileen wrote on Thu May 01, 2008 5:41 pm:


Such a wonderful place to relax Biita. Is it any wonder that scenery like your draws you to it? Your photographs are so beautiful. I just wish I could be there to experience it all for myself.




 

Frank wrote on Thu May 01, 2008 6:14 pm:


Immensely beautiful. Balder is one lucky dog to have this as his playground. Thanks for the tour Biita.




 

petunia wrote on Thu May 01, 2008 10:28 pm:


I always enjoy seeing the snow capped mountains. You have such a lovely area. Very pretty too.




 

Sjoerd wrote on Thu May 01, 2008 10:48 pm:


Hi Biita,

Thanks for your nice trip into the marsh as well as the other fotos ...and your delightful text. It's always so nice to read how things are at another person's place--insights and explanations are things that I really like alot.
What a beautiful place that you live in.
Thanks very much for this post.




 

Biita wrote on Fri May 02, 2008 6:05 am:


Thank you all for reading. When you live on the land, its something that you have to feel to appriciate where you live. When you can feel the land then growing, living, and just being there all comes together and works for the person.

With the boats being out now, its a sure sign for me, that summer is here, and all will start to grow.




 

glendann wrote on Fri May 02, 2008 6:12 am:


That is such beautiful country .I see why you love it so much.





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