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Melissa @ Notes from Nature's avatar

What a beautiful place! This was a lovely read, and I appreciated learning about the constellations too ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ˜Š

Anna's avatar

Thank you Melissa! I learn about them myself as I write about themโœจ๐Ÿค—

Damian Hendrickson's avatar

Great post Anna. I enjoyed reading, thank-you.

Anna's avatar

Thank you Damian, so nice to hear you like it! โœจ

Karen Ege Jensen's avatar

Sounds like a very good experience. And such wonderful pictures. I never get tired of looking at them. Thank you so much for sharing ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’–

Anna's avatar
Feb 18Edited

Thank you Karen! โœจ๐Ÿ’–

Tony Mette Aamodt's avatar

Its nice that you find time for just you and your partner, it is very important to the relationship. Quality time for sure, in stunning Nature and the cabin is just magical- wow๐Ÿ˜ The stars and the constellations is very interesting . Our ancient civilisations knew all about astrology. We can learn a lot about this. They looked up at the stars and knew what it showed. And its exstremly beautiful to look up in a starry night๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ซ Thank you for sharing Anna๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’ซโ„๏ธ

Anna's avatar

Yes, couple time is important, and Iโ€™m so happy that he and I both like spending time outside. Weโ€™ve been lucky โ€” often the sky has been clear at just the right moments, and weโ€™ve seen so many stars. Thank you Tony! ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿฅฐ

Old Codger Steve's avatar

I recall a number of yrears whilst on an himalayan trek to kala patar, an 18500 ft mountain on top of which I gazed across at Everest in all its splendour with a magnificent clear blue sky backcloth at 0800. Truly oh words fail me.

But it was in the middle of the night on my journey there at about 15500 ft I had left the mountain hut for a pee. Old Codger thing.

On my way back to my repose I gazed above me to the starry starry night.

I had to lay down, lie on my back and gaze up in wonder. I was there quite a while

No light pollution.

A myriad of a million or two shining oh so twinkling stars.

Looking out at our galaxy

Awe inspiring and truly sublime

I felt small, insignificant, humble but oh so privileged.

Reflective in wonder.

A memory that will never leave me, imprinted on my very soul

Thank you for triggering that thought and your magnificent photographs and pensive words.

Anna's avatar

That sounds like an incredible moment. Experiences like that stay with you forever. Thank you for sharing this, and itโ€™s so nice to hear that my writing brought this to mind. Thank you Steve! ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผโœจ

Annika Brogan's avatar

"A single moment โ€” a hand in yours, the crisp air of a winter forest, the quiet before night settles โ€” can hold more meaning than entire galaxies." I got chills! Beautiful.

Anna's avatar

Thank you for your kind words! I hope this conveyed the atmosphere of that evening. It truly felt as if the universe was close, and the rest of the world far away. โœจ

HollyA's avatar

Love

Anna's avatar

Thanks! ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ

edgar calvelo's avatar

I remember looking at the constellations so often at night when I was young. Your photos and essay remind me of those beautiful memories. Thank you.

Anna's avatar

So nice to hear Edgar! Thank you for commenting ๐Ÿ˜Š

Eva Telenius-Lowe's avatar

I love your photos of the starry night sky, gorgeous! ๐Ÿ˜

Anna's avatar

Thank you Eva!

Jerry's avatar

Beautiful story and photos. I could hear the crunch of the snow, the sorrow of the ice and feel the warmth of the fire. You certainly live in a magical place. Thank you.

Anna's avatar

Thanks Jerry! Nice to hear that you got into the mood. Returning to the warmth of the fire after being out in the freezing cold is simply the best. โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ