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Friday 14 November 2008

The arctic

While we were at this part of the world it seemed a pity not to venture to the beautiful Arctic circle. Fin was first to suggest it and volunteered to be the guide to show us the wonders of this region.


First, we headed off to Svalbard Island.....

to admire the polar bears from afar.....


This furry was a tad too big for us to take on, even though there were four of us. So we were quite happy to watch him from the safety of our Flying Carpet.

Then, it's time to gasp in awe of the Northern Lights....




Please visit Fin, Siena and Miss Kitty for their stories of our adventure.

Next stop - we are going to Fin's territory on Sunday! Please join us there .

18 comments:

Isis said...

what gorgeous northern lights! sister says, if hans had been a girl, she would have named him Aurora maybe. She likes that name. And seeing the sight of the lights... well. Its gorgeous.

Kate (Pablo's mum) said...

It's a beautiful place. Let's hope we can stop it from disappearing in the future!

Quill and Greyson said...

What a great Polar Bear shot. Oh this is so fun.

Luck to SS

Anonymous said...

We are enjoying your trip - our mom went on one too.

She went up to see that sister who was unwell earlier in the year. :)

We all talked to her ont he webcam last night. Tigger hissed and scratched Alessandro as she didn't understand what the webcam was.

Mickey's Musings said...

Oh wow!!! That is cool. Good thing you all have your coats on ,heeheehee
The scenery is lovely :)
I have you featured this week on T13 :)
Purrs Mickey

Anonymous said...

Ohh they are beautiful pictures!
You guys are very lucky to be seeing what you are seeing!! :)

V-V

Everycat said...

Brrr! The Arctic! It is so beautiful and cold, it must have taken your breaths away! That Polar Bear looks hungry to me, so I'm glad you stayed safe on the carpet. Ohhhhh the Northern Lights!
So beautiful

Whicky Wuudler.

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

We loves the polar bear. Silly Mommy wants to pet one, we think it would eat her. ~S,S & C

The Island Cats said...

Wow! The northern lights are pawsome!

Cory said...

OOOOOHHHH! Stay away from those polar bears. They are beautiful but they are very hungry and dangerous to kitties! Stay safe and warm!

The Cat Realm said...

WOW.
I wish I could see those lights once - but I think it might be too cold for me....
You guys are just having too much fun!
Karl

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

The Northern Lights are beautiful. Be very careful with the polar bears. We think they are more dangerous than vishus deer.

Cat with a Garden said...

Momo, did you see us over at Mickey's? Cool, eh? So many floofy cats. I really enjoy our trip but my mom is behaving sort of strange back home. I think I HEARD something in the background. Like another "cat"! What do you think?
Siena

Forever Foster said...

Oh wow! You are one lucky ladycat indeed to have seen the Northern Lights! Beautiful! :)

Sassy Kat said...

We' re here Momo! Sorry we were so late today. Opus was being dumped by his humans so I had him head over to my place. I waited until he arrived before we headed over to your place. This just reminds me, Sassy, that winter is getting closer at our neck of the woods. Buuuuuurrrrrrr. I hope you all stayed far away from that big white bear.
I'm glad Opus has black on his fur otherwise I wouldn't be able to find him.
Looks like a fantastic trip.

Juno said...

Momo Sissy!!!

ahhhh...We missed so many 'good' posts on your blog as usual. We always wanted to go and see northern lights...How bootiful is that!!

Momo & Pinot

The Cat Realm said...

Momo - we gave you an award!

Dr Tweety of da Fab Five said...

Momo!!! I hopes dat you & da Floof Sisterzez will stops by on your way back & haz a sip of da super-duper Orangel wit me!!! (Hic!) It will warmz you up after all dat glashul spled-ure. Justee makes sure you leavez da big white bearz beehind, Okeedokee?