Norway’s Ecstasy: A Travel Reflection
Introduction
Rudyard Kipling once called Milford Sound the eighth wonder of the world. National Geographic praised Norway’s fjords as the pinnacle of natural beauty. Having visited both, I’ve realized they’re not rivals—they’re echoes of the same breathtaking majesty.
Norway’s Ecstasy: The Fjords
Norway’s fjords are blog-worthy treasures—ecstasy in the form of cascading waterfalls and towering cliffs. Ecstasy, after all, is stepping out of your daily routine into an alternative reality. Sailing through these fjords feels like opening a door in the middle of nowhere and sinking into a flow of timeless beauty.
“All the pathos and irony of leaving one’s youth behind is thus implicit in every joyous moment of travel: one knows that the first joy can never be recovered, and the wise traveler learns not to repeat successes but tries new places all the time.” – Paul Fussell
Philosophy of Travel
Travel transforms our perception of space and time, reminding us that the universe isn’t ‘out there’—it’s within us. Without our consciousness, space and time are meaningless tools, mere waves of probability.
Today, as I kayak in the fjords and observe the sun, the water, and the green world in flow, I feel a deep connection. I realize: “All this belongs to me.” More than that, I play a role in its very appearance.
Norway vs. New Zealand
In 2010, I explored Norway. In 2011, I ventured to New Zealand’s Milford and Dusky Sounds. Both are stunning, yet Norway’s persistence lingers in my mind. Norway’s fjords score a 5/5, while New Zealand’s sounds sit at 3.5. It’s not a competition but a comparison of unique beauties.
Final Reflections
As Allan Watts said, “Every day, you have to go out of your mind in order to come to your senses.” Norway has taught me that the most extraordinary journeys often take place within. After all, when you come to a fork in the road, take it.
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