Day 14 - Arctic Cathedral with the Mainz Choir and the Blåfjellet

My day today started again very calmly and cozily with a hearty coffee. Last week, I had chosen a concert by the Mainz (!!!) men’s and boys’ choir at the Arctic Cathedral. I couldn't believe they actually traveled from Mainz, but after talking to the conductor, it turns out that Mainz and Tromsø have entered into a sister city partnership with a lively exchange. The sound of the choir and the acoustics of the church were magnificent. I don't have a great passion for church music, but that was truly wonderful and also impressive. Davey was equally thrilled.

In the afternoon, I started a hike up the Blåfjellet. With all the rubble, it was sometimes difficult to find the way. The marking eventually just stopped. It wasn't high, but I had to concentrate for quite a long time on positioning my steps well and choosing the right stone to avoid slipping / falling, which made the hike challenging. There wasn't a soul in sight for miles. The view was once again phenomenal, and I even got lucky… Slowly, the sun started to come out a bit. After the two peaks, the hike became very relaxed again (without rubble, with a clear path). The views of Tromsø, the surrounding mountains, valleys, fjords, mountain lakes, and the discoveries of tiny, intensely colored flowers were as breathtaking as ever. The gentle roll back on the bike, including a photo stop at my