Northern Lights Cruise with Nadia Folic

11/11/2023

The charming Haugesund, Norway and the splendid Viking Heritage Museum. We learned a great deal from this museum. Worth the visit!

11/11/2023

Last few sample Northern Loghts photos from middle of night November 5-6, 2023 enroute to Haugesund, Norway.

08/11/2023

Moment of a lifetime! THIS is why we came! Bright, vi I'd overhead coronas! The intense red has not been seen in over 20 years! We are so blessed to have this experience. It's exhilarating!

08/11/2023

We were there! Momentous Northern Lights show, best in over 20 years! Astronomist Ian Ridpath confirmed he could not remember such deep red colors before this evening display, November 5, 2023. Announcement was made shipwide from the Bridge to alert all guests and crew to go out and look. The Captain of Cunard's Queen Victoria, turned off exterior lighting which greatly helped us experience this event. Thank you Captain Karl Shepherd! Nadia Folic Kc Caldwell

08/11/2023

Show stopping photos to share with you, as promised! This is off the back of the Cunard Queen Victoria as the ship sails between Narvik and Haugesund, Norway. The evening of November 5, 2023. Wish you were here with us!

06/11/2023

Midnight- 1 AM on the Cunard Queen Victoria, sailing between Tromso and Narvik, Norway. The Captain made announcement into all cabins to alert everyone that Northern Lights van seen, even though ship is moving....
Tomorrow even more and more spectacular shots! Stay tuned.

06/11/2023

A 3:30 pm sunset at sea, north of the Arctic Circle.

06/11/2023

Here are what I was believing would be the best photos to share. HINT: They are not! I plan on sharing SPECTACULAR visuals with you tomorrow! Consider these as appetizers. Special side note: these 5 shots were taken from our moving bus! No tripod or special arrangements. Simply my cell phone on 'night' setting flat up against a dirty bus window while it was driving back to the ship!

05/11/2023

The best is yet to come!!! Oh wow, have I got FANTASTIC photos to share with you in the next few days!!!!
The sun sent us a coronal mass ejection that arrived today. A solar flare.
Oh WOW!

05/11/2023

It was a bit chilly up beyond the Arctic Cicle in Northern Norway!

05/11/2023

A few of my Northern Lights photos taken on our first stop in Tromso, Norway. Previous post was from our 2nd stop more inland.
Many factors come together to get this opportunity.
No rain.
Clear skies
Darkness
Sun matter reaching Earth
You being at the right spot
You being at the right time!
And recognizing it is happening with a camera ready to snap away!!!

05/11/2023

Ian Ridpath was one of two "Cunard Insight" special guest speakers on our voyage. He focused on astrological topics such as: Northern Lights, Moons, Asteroids, Comets, Planets, Constellations.... each featured in their own 50 minute presentation. Here I share key points from his fantastic and educational Northern Lights presentation. Ian was also accessible to talk to onboard and on deck.

04/11/2023

Tromso, Norway Northern Lights, November 1st, 2023! Our tour took us to 2 stops. One of them was 100 kilometers inland with lovely lake and mountain backdrop. The key was to avoid bright lights. Very important to bundle up in layers with a wool base being the best. The bus will be warm so remove outer layers, then you'll be prepared for the frigid outdoors! It was -7C for us. Also... GLOVES! Taking them off for even 5 minutes created pain to my fingers lasting 15 minutes! Practice taking photos remotely... tripods are useful.
Preparing you to be prepared for the sky to look cloudy... but take photos to reveals the splendid colors! Unless they are indeed clouds....
Also important to wear proper footware that grip the ice & snow.
Note that some photos I took reveal pink hues as well as the green. That has to do with the different distance of the molecular collisions.

01/11/2023

Tromso, Norway Polar Museum and Arctic Cathedral. Yes, we are above tge Arctic Circle!!! The two black & white church depictions show how the original presentation was... with bright sunlight blinding the parishioners leading them to attend services with sunglasses! The stainedglass was the adjustment.

01/11/2023

Tromso, Norway. Arial views from top of cable car ride. First snowfall of season yesterday. Weather was excellent.

01/11/2023

In the meantime, sharing a few other lovely photos of our journey, so far! This is enroute to Alesund, Norway and from top of Sugartopp Mountain, Alesund.

01/11/2023

You might be checking in now to see what is happening on our cruise, right?!
Today we landed at Tromso, the Northenmost port of call for this voyage. A beautiful day! Partly cloudy / partly sunny. No rain and no wind. Temperature around 32 degrees F.
We leave tonight on a shore excursion to "chase the Northern Lights"! Actually, we are in search of clear skies. There is a very good chance of this, although the Arctic weather can be a gamble. If good fortune falls our way, I'll try to share a few photos.

20/06/2023

The thrill of looking up at a naked sky to see the stars. And a light show! You can too while sailing Cunard's Queen Victoria Oct-Nov 2023. (Weather permitting, of course!) The time is now to reserve your stateroom. Full payment due. Sail round trip Southampton, England.

26/01/2023

Do you sometimes get star struck? Take some time to stroll down Cunard's memory lane and see some of the famous people, from THE Charles Dickens to Meryl Streep who have sailed Cunard Cruises. Check out some of the special features they have to offer too!

Cunard's modern, yet classic, flagship Queen Mary 2 has similarly hosted many dignitaries and politicians over the years; people who have shaped the world.

27/11/2022

Space still available at DISCOUNTED FARES and LOTS of On Board Credit! Limited time for all offers to combine. Take advantage of opportunity. Deposit is refundable prior to June 29th, 2023..... if interested, NOW is the time! Reach out to me for personalized quotes. [email protected]

26/11/2022

Lobster season in Norway is October - November.
We'll be there! Will you?

Norway is perfect for shellfish.

22/11/2022

Did you miss our virtual info session about the Norway & Northern Lights Cruise on Cunard's Queen Victoria sailing October 27th, 2023 with me, Nadia Folic?! No worries, here is a link for you to view the recording.
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Disclaimer:
Iceland is NOT Greenland!
Also, we did not go into details about all that Norway has to offer... but know that you can visit the Arctic Cathedral or the Polaria Arctic Center; Possibly whale watching, Visit Viking Village, ancient sites, perhaps hiking, fly over Pulpit Rock, learn about the Ofoten Railway and more! Even though above the Arctic Circle....
Did you know?
Narvik’s milder climate made it an ice-free port all year round!

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22/11/2022

MACKEREL: A small fish with big benefits.

The Atlantic mackerel is caught during the autumn when their fat content is at its highest: around 30 per cent, compared to 3 per cent at its lowest. But don’t worry - this is the kind of fat that is good for your heart, brain and overall health. Loaded with omega-3, antioxidants and protein.

It will boost your metabolism and improve your health. A bite of the Atlantic mackerel can stave off illness and help you live a long and healthy life. Studies have shown omega-3 acids to protect you from a number of different diseases. It is even found to play a structural role in the brain and retina of the eyes. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers are particularly recommended to get loads of it, as it has positive effects on the future health and intelligence of their child. So not only does it make you live a longer and better life — the mackerel could make your kids smarter as well.

The Atlantic mackerel contains a compound called coenzyme. This is an antioxidant that has the neat ability of powering the energy centre of cells, causing your body to produce more energy and burn more fat.

(According to fromnorway.com)

22/11/2022

Thank you to all those who attended the virtual session tonight!
For those who are still interested in the information, my goal is to post a link to the recording soon so you too can learn about our trip and opportunities!

21/11/2022

TODAY! Still time to register....
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The SPECIALS I can offer will have you rolling in On Board Credit. But for a limited time - reach out to me even if you cannot attend tonight.
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21/11/2022

Before you fall asleep and dream, please register for our virtual informational session tomorrow at 7 PM ET.
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20/11/2022

Risotto with Norwegian smoked salmon
Tonight or any night!
Got 30 minutes? Then why not whip up this gorgeous Norwegian salmon risotto with green peas and tender stem broccoli. It's simple to make and absolutely delicious!

Got 30 minutes? Then why not whip up this gorgeous Norwegian salmon risotto with green peas and tender stem broccoli. It's simple to make and absolutely delicious!

20/11/2022

Why is a replica of the Statue of Liberty located in the village Visnes, Norway 15 minutes drive from Haugesund?

This village mine, Vigsnes, supplied much of the original copper used in the authentic Statue of Liberty in the USA!

Credit and copyright Vest Foto/ Ida K. Vollum

20/11/2022

Norwegian Elkhound is the national dog of Norway.
People used Elkhounds to pull sleds, guard home and family, do mountain rescue and hunt big game such as moose and bear as well as some smaller quarry.

(According to K9 Research Lab)
Photo Credit and copyright VisitNorway.com

19/11/2022

Norway. Powered by Nature. (2m)
Beauty from Spring to Fall.

Credit and copyright
Sherpa Film AS - VisitNorway.com