Arctic Hike: Boda, Norway

I briefly researched the weather in various locations throughout Norway before my departure. I knew I was coming to the Arctic after all. I do like to be organised. Pack the right clothing. I purchased thermals. Gloves. Pants. Tops. I have a lovely jacket purchased from my trip to Canada earlier this year.

4 degrees (celsius) it was in Boda, Norway today. It was 10 degrees the day I stood in a tshirt. In the snow. In Canada. Comfortably. It was colder one morning a few weeks ago in Echuca /Moama when I rose for an early morning run. I thought I was prepared for this climate.

How naive I was. 4 degrees here. This region needs an Aussie specific BOM update - a feels like temperature set to the Australian barometer. What we're acclimated to. A "Feels like minus 10" would've been grand. I wore 4 layers on top. One a thermal. 2 pairs of pants. One, a thermal. Beanie. Hoodie. Snow jacket. Fur boots. Thermal gloves. And I can still feel the cold in my toes. Possibly my bones. 45 minutes after returning from a 3km hike (amble...let's not use inaccurate language here).

The scenery was stunning. But. The Victorian sun. I'd really love a few hours of you right now.

4 degrees in the Arctic. Is not the same as 4 degrees back home. The sun is setting now. 15:45pm. Give me a home among the gum trees - with lots of SUN please, though visiting this pristine Arctic town. Tusen Tukk once again Norway.Read more