The aurora, therefore, is seen as far south as Canadian Labrador, sometimes even northern Maine. But for us, that night was cold with disappointment. It would have been easy to stay here a few days, or weeks. The mid-coast of Norway is a favorite of outdoor enthuasists. The hiking is superb, as is the alpine skiing in the winter.
Rock climbing is popular, and hang-gliders can often be seen playing in the thermocline.
Here, mountain meets the sea, and the small fishing villages have more influence on the economy than industry. With one more day of travel, we'd be in the Arctic Circle. Passing through villages like Steinkjer, Sn sa, and Overballa, we passed into Nordland. Six hours heading nearly due north, we seemed no closer, though. The land just stretched endlessly on.