Residents of the northern latitudes are facing a total solar eclipse. In Norway and Denmark began arriving tourists from all over the world. So much so active that the hotel no longer cope with the influx of foreigners. The thing is that in the North Atlantic eclipse will be seen better and longer than in other regions. There watching him can be almost 3 minutes. But for those who can not enjoy a rare astronomical phenomenon firsthand – will be held live webcast.
Finnuru Johansen – ’82. The upcoming eclipse he waits with a particular emotion, because once he has had a chance to see this unique natural phenomenon – here, the Faroe Islands – 60 years ago. “It was a sunny day, it is absolutely clear, and then – it was getting dark, the light seemed to turn off. And we watched nature, the reaction of the birds and animals. Life seems to have stopped, it was very quiet. All our chickens immediately fell asleep, hiding their heads under their wings. This it was amazing and incredibly beautiful sight, “- says Finnur Johansen, an eyewitness of the eclipse.
Faroe or Sheep Island – a small archipelago in the North Atlantic. Formally, they are part of the Danish kingdom, but from the middle of the last century, almost all issues are resolved themselves. In normal times, travelers here will meet infrequently, but now – now the invasion of travelers from all over the globe. “This is our tenth the total eclipse. We travel all over the world to see the eclipse for 20 years, and not going to stop” – boasts Les Anderson, a tourist from the United States.
The few hotels are crowded islands, and new arrivals tourists stop at the hospitable locals. Sale of souvenirs is excellent. Faroe Islands authorities hope that through eclipse significantly increase the local economy. “We are pleasantly surprised by the attention. About us make headlines around the world. Never before have we had such a large number of tourists. We are a small country, our population – 48 thousand people, and came to us already more than 10 thousand people from around the world” – does not hide his joy Teresa Kreytsman responsible official.
The unprecedented influx of tourists is observed on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. Stay here is almost impossible to see -zhelayuschih natural phenomenon with their own eyes too much. By the invasion of tourists were not ready and representatives of the local fauna that are not used to noisy foreigners. Not far from the town Fredheim a group of Czech tourists attacked by a polar bear. One of the tourists was slightly injured and a bear appeared in time police had to shoot.
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