Hello everyone, Last night we performed in a big club in Svalbard, the closest venue to the North Pole. The people were very appreciative to say the least. Today there is a heavy mist, like dropped clouds surrounding the town. We took an excursion to Coal Mine 3, which has been inactive for some time and was the original home of the Seed Bank, where over a million seeds are preserved and stored. This was of great interest to me, and to see aspects of the glittering permafrost, both significant in
Wow, thanks for the video, photos and explanation! Didn’t know the original Seed Bank was in Svalbard. Always learning from your posts! It’s a pleasure to travel with you!
What an experience you’ve had! Three days without night! I can’t even imagine what that would do to my equilibrium. That’s fascinating about the seed banks. I just read THE OVERSTORY; seed banks are imperative , since humans have so disrupted nature’s natural progression.
Enchanting in a very desolate yet beautiful way. Triggers strange longings for a healthy planet where seeds grow ... peace flows. Thank you for taking us on your journey...
Welcome to Oslo and Norway, well you are actually in Norway when you are at Svalbard- the seedbank is in the Norwegian part of it- and it is something that we are very proud of. See you soon at Sentrum scene- which of course is sold out- both nights!
Wow, thanks for the video, photos and explanation! Didn’t know the original Seed Bank was in Svalbard. Always learning from your posts! It’s a pleasure to travel with you!
The Seed Bank!
thank you for these amazing images....showing us so much about Svalbard and its strange peculiar beauty in a way
Sleepless nights in Svalband
Hi Patti. You send us the most amazing things!
Allex (in australia)
Wow Patti, clearly no cold feet!
thank you patti
As long as we are able to access the internet, your posts will be like the great books we take down from the bookshelf and reread.
What an experience you’ve had! Three days without night! I can’t even imagine what that would do to my equilibrium. That’s fascinating about the seed banks. I just read THE OVERSTORY; seed banks are imperative , since humans have so disrupted nature’s natural progression.
Thanks for posting the miners hat portrait Patti. It’s always a gift to have new favorites.
Seed banks are so fascinating, thank you for showing us this place!
Incredible scenery and background story.
Enchanting in a very desolate yet beautiful way. Triggers strange longings for a healthy planet where seeds grow ... peace flows. Thank you for taking us on your journey...
What a fascinating place! Seed Banks are desperately needed! Thanks for sharing your amazing journey!
Oh Patti! This is wonderful- what great adventures you all are having. I hope you can get some true sleep. Thanks for sharing.
Welcome to Oslo and Norway, well you are actually in Norway when you are at Svalbard- the seedbank is in the Norwegian part of it- and it is something that we are very proud of. See you soon at Sentrum scene- which of course is sold out- both nights!