Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Svalbard!

I am a big fan of the Golden Compass. Iorek Byrnison was one of my favorites. (You can barely see him in the display above Dean's head - on the right.)


@ Golden Compass
Originally uploaded by webchicken



I was doing some reference work today, using the CIA's World Factbook (my choice for up-to-date country information) and I noticed that Svalbard actually exists! It even includes Bjornoya (Bear Island)!

I always thought it was imaginary. Well, I suppose the bear castle and gateway to other worlds may be imaginary, but I didn't know there is a geographical place in existence called Svalbard. I love my job. Learning cool stuff all the time!

4 comments:

Kay said...

Candy Colored pretty interior.

lightheartedlibrarian said...

I'm a fan of the Golden Compass books too! Saw the movie--liked it better than most of the critics did. The scenery and special effects were top-notch.

Hellemester said...

Svalbard is a part of Norway actually, and there are polarbears there - very dangerous for the local people.

:)

Truth Seeker said...

"I love my job. Learning new stuff all the time is cool!"

*green I am. enviously, seethingly green*

And also way happyforya...