by Philippe boucher | Oct 25, 2016 | Course
herds of reindeer trotting 7th day: Driving through two nature reserves and a national park We keep our eyes peeled for herds of reindeer trotting across the open moorland or, more alarmingly, standing in the middle of the road as we come round a corner! We are...
by Philippe boucher | Oct 24, 2016 | Course
home to the Sami 8th day: We continue heading north to Lapland, home to the Sami (as the people of Lapland should be known). Our campsite lies on a small peninsula that juts into the crystal-clear waters of a beautiful lake. Inger, the manager is a charming Sami who...
by Philippe boucher | Oct 23, 2016 | Course
the Lofoten Islands Day 9: Another transit stage takes us back to Norway and one of northern Europe’s most spectacular gems, the Lofoten Islands, which we reach by ferry. The vessel’s prow is an ideal vantage point from which to admire – and photograph – the...
by Philippe boucher | Oct 22, 2016 | Course
THE ASCENSION OF TROLLFJORD 10th day: Today’s drive is much shorter, so we have time to explore the Lofoten Islands and concentrate on taking great photos We spend the evening in a village at the end of the track, but, before we settle in, we head off under the...
by Philippe boucher | Oct 21, 2016 | Course
photo jury 11th day: Today is unusual. While the organisers, in conjunction with the local council and local press, convene a jury of photographers and professional journalists We are free to choose how we spend the day: taking pictures, sorting through our photos or...
by Philippe boucher | Oct 20, 2016 | Course
NORTHERN SWEDEN 12th day: We leave Lofoten and head up into the most northerly and most magical corner of Sweden. Once again, the landscape changes completely. After the dramatic peaks of Lofoten, the rugged mountains of northern Sweden and have a very desolate...
