During their different journeys of the MEMORIA Norway project, SpringerParker will update the Logbook on a regular basis.
It documents their route and events in forms of on location photos and descriptions sent directly via the mobile phone to this website.
Clicking at the geographical data to the left of the entries lets you follow their route on the map.
EXPLORATION WINTER (March–April 2009)
Mar-10-09 - 16:16
Room with a view
We borrowed the key to "The Worlds Smallest Hotel", a project of Pikene på Broen and Sami Rintala. At the moment it stands near the habour awaiting to be moved to a new location. The view towards the Bøkfjorden is from a window at the upper suite, decorated with season-specific ornaments.
Mar-10-09 - 15:05
A walk
We had a walk around the streets near the city center, collecting urban architectural impressions. Due to its strategic importance, Kirkenes was one of the most bombed areas during WWII, it had to be rebuilt from scratch.
Mar-10-09 - 13:27
Pikene på Broen
We had our first appointment today with Pikene på Broen, who are organizing the Barents Spektakel, amongst various other activities. Over a coffee we introduced Memoria Norway and talked about the history of Kirkenes and possible future scenarios of the region. Greetings! We hope to meet you again during our Summer Exploration. On the photo, from left to right: Luba, Inger, Maria
Mar-09-09 - 17:42
Dinner at the Ritz
After recording for a while at -16 degrees we decided that it might be a great idea to go shopping and upgrade our clothing. Locals told us that the cold period should to be over soon. One man told us, the winter periods are getting warmer and shorter every year, the last time he experienced less than -40 degrees was about 8 years ago. He also told us where to get great pizza.
Mar-09-09 - 11:32
Good morning Kirkenes
We woke up in Norway at 9 am. Now preparing to go outside to record some soundscapes at the habour.
Mar-09-09 - 00:19
Crossing Borders
After a liitle chat with the customs officer about our project and our destinations in the Finmark, we had nothing to declare but that Norway is a fascinating country. By the way, mercury now shows minus 16 degrees.
