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Heading Back Southbound
Crossing the Arctic Circle at 66°33’ N is an important rite of passage. Day 10 we celebrated the event out on deck with a taste of Arctic tradition – a spoonful of cod liver oil!
We couldn't have asked for a better day as we crossed the Arctic Circle for the second time. The blue sky and white clouds made a beautiful background for the snow-capped mountain tops.
The Arctic Circle is the most northerly of the five major circles of latitude as shown on maps of Earth. It marks the northernmost point at which the noon sun is just visible on the December solstice and the southernmost point at which the midnight sun is just visible on the June solstice. The region north of this circle is known as the Arctic, and the zone just to the south is called the Northern Temperate Zone.
Bodø – Rørvik
We spent the majority of Day 10 sailing along the Helgeland coast. We passed hundreds of islets, fertile farmland, and steep granite walls rich in local lore.
Crossing the Arctic Circle Southbound
Sailing Day 10
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