Specsavers flies Ipswich woman to Iceland to see spectacle

Dee Harrison, of Ipswich, posted a photo on social media on October 23 which she thought was the Northern Lights. 

To her misfortune though, it was in fact not the Northern Lights but a tomato factory between Bramford and Great Blakenham. 

The photo which went viral online that was in fact a tomato factory (Image: Contributed) Her faux pas was spotted by Specsavers, who then got in contact with Mrs Harrison

She said: "Specsavers commented on my post and said would I like to go to Iceland for real to see the real lights. I said is this 'is this a joke?' and they said no."

Mrs Harrison and her husband were then flown out to Iceland at the weekend for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, paid for by the national retailer. 

When in the country, they were at times battling the weather conditions, experiencing both wind and rain during the trip. 

A guide accompanying Mrs Harrison told them the conditions had to be right, leaving her feeling that it was "not looking good."

However, the skies cleared - allowing for them to see the spectacle. 

Specsavers contacted Mrs Harrison and flew her to Iceland (Image: Contributed) Mrs Harrison described the trip as fantastic (Image: Contributed) "It was just fantastic," added Mrs Harrison. 

"It was something I would never thought I would do. I am just so grateful to Specsavers for giving me the opportunity."

A spokesperson for Specsavers said: "We all know that our sight and hearing can play tricks on us from time to time and Specsavers has always celebrated those relatable moments that remind us that we’re all human.

"When we heard about Dee’s aurora mix-up, we couldn’t resist offering to turn her disappointment into an incredible experience.

"Even though the glow of a tomato factory made for a breathtaking photo, we were so glad that we could whisk her away to Iceland to experience the real Northern Lights.

"It’s a wonderful reminder that even a slight mishap can lead to unforgettable memories.”