With the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice just around the corner on June 21, Sommaroy- meaning "Summer Island" - wants to swap its watches for flower garlands and declare itself the world's first time-free zone. On this island in West Tromso, north of the Arctic Circle, the sun doesn't set from May 18 right through to July 26, a full 69 days. The locals, having endured the long polar night from November to January, when the sun doesn't rise at all, make the most of these precious months, with no regard to conventional timekeeping. (Photo/Agencies)
With the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice just around the corner on June 21, Sommaroy- meaning "Summer Island" - wants to swap its watches for flower garlands and declare itself the world's first time-free zone. On this island in West Tromso, north of the Arctic Circle, the sun doesn't set from May 18 right through to July 26, a full 69 days. The locals, having endured the long polar night from November to January, when the sun doesn't rise at all, make the most of these precious months, with no regard to conventional timekeeping. (Photo/IC)
With the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice just around the corner on June 21, Sommaroy- meaning "Summer Island" - wants to swap its watches for flower garlands and declare itself the world's first time-free zone. On this island in West Tromso, north of the Arctic Circle, the sun doesn't set from May 18 right through to July 26, a full 69 days. The locals, having endured the long polar night from November to January, when the sun doesn't rise at all, make the most of these precious months, with no regard to conventional timekeeping. (Photo/IC)
