Flying back from Portland to Reykjavik on Iceland Air was an experience. Having a window seat on a clear day provided uninterrupted coverage of the Pacific Northwest landscape. As the pilot turned the plane north eastwards, we were able to view the snow-capped peaks of Mount St Helens, Rainier and Adams. We were on the wrong side of the plane for Mount Hood but caught glances of the mountain. The highlight of the flypast was crossing over Mount Adams with Rainier in the background. The light was clear and bright. It is possible to distinguish the features in the mountain and where previous lava flows had occurred. All three are active volcanoes with Mount St Helens erupting in 1980.
Eventually the night came and we entered Canadian air space. There was one more exciting view to see on our flight. As we crossed over the North West Territories we saw the Northern Lights flickering above the clouds. Taking pictures of the Lights is interesting as to the naked eye there is a faint glow. I then pressed my iPhone15 against the window to remove reflections. Fortunately the cabin lights were dimmed. The long exposure coupled with the sensitivity of the iPhone reveals the green colours of the lights as shown in the pictures. The lights lasted for about 10 minutes and then slowly faded. This was a memorable flight for sightseeing.
