Earth Cycle — Season 1, Episode 2: Episode 2
Documentary • 25 min • 1 season, 5 episodes
Episode synopsis
In Swedish Lapland, Simon witnesses early season northern lights with the help of a Sami guide. Together they discuss the natural world as the aurora swirls overhead, accompanied by Arctic Char soup and coffee (with cheese). In Jokkmokk he meets a wild food expert to learn about seasonal berries and flowers, and together they pick and preserve wild berries. After cycling through the huge landscapes of the region, Simon meets a bear and moose conservationist. At dusk, then dawn, they look for, but fail to find the elusive Arctic species.
About Earth Cycle
Filmed in Sweden and Norway, this documentary series follows adventure-traveler and BBC journalist, Simon Parker, as he embarks upon a 2,000 mile / 3,500 KM cycling adventure from the North Cape to Smygehuk – the full length of the Scandinavian Peninsula. On his journey, Simon charts the seasonal cycles of the natural world, as summer is transitioning into autumn.