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You know how they say it’s better to experience something just once than to hear about it a thousand times.
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The Northern Lights must be one of those things. I cannot fathom a sky this colour. And no amount of photos or paintings can make me really grasp it. But I’m certain, seeing it just once will be enough.
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Because an arctic colour like this must surely burn itself into the deep recesses of your mind.
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One day, when I’m old, wise and grey, after accidentally staring into the sun too long while gardening, I will no longer see spots when I close my eyes, I will see the Northern Lights all over again. I’m sure of it.
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