Northern Lights

We’ve seen them in northern BC and also in Alaska.  My wife thought they were very special; I was underwhelmed.

That said, my daughter has seen them numerous times from different locales, and says that by far the best viewing is in Iceland.

@seaquam posted:

That said, my daughter has seen them numerous times from different locales, and says that by far the best viewing is in Iceland.

This is my wife’s plan - likely in the next few years. Maybe she’ll take me along.

We are thinking about Lapland, in Finland.

Lapland is one of the top spots if not the top spot along with Iceland.

@wineismylife posted:

Lapland is one of the top spots if not the top spot along with Iceland.

I had visitors once from Lapland.  Very nice people. I took them to the local high school track.  My doctor had told me that it was a good idea to take a couple Lapps around the track every so often.

Not seen personally but we have sent many clients to see them. 

Many years ago saw in Northern NYS   ROCHETER  Burbs.  Now too much light pollution

We went to Iceland in October a few years ago.  The first thing they tell you when you get there is that if you come to see the Northern Lights, you will probably be disappointed.  I agree w/ that sentiment.  Seeing Iceland was fun and really unique. We saw glimpses of the northern lights, and nothing that looked like what we'd seen in pictures.  Ironically, our photos of them came out better than what I remember seeing.  But like I said earlier, it's best to plan to see Iceland (can't speak towards Lapland) and hopefully catch the Northern Lights, versus trying to see them and getting disappointed when the weather doesn't cooperate.  

Thanks for the advice.  We have booked a trip to Finland.