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Think Norway, and the first thing that comes to mind are fjords, blonde people and Vikings - not fairy tale architecture.
Osterøy,Norway Tore Eide
Forest Staircase in Norway. I can think of a thousand fables that'd suit these steps just fine. Trolls chasing fairies up the stairs nailed in so keenly by the elves.
On January 14th, I abandoned my revolutionary hometown to study abroad in the United Kingdom, despite my fear of planes and my disdain for traditional tea. Why? Because I believe with all my heart that traveling changes who you are for the better, even if it’s just to the next town over. It forces you to step outside
Almost neverending sunset over the small island of Landegode
It’s been a frustrating and busy year with no weaving progress. So even the tiny cradle loom piece (pictured in my previous post) brought satisfaction. It started in May, when our Scandinavi…
Get an in-depth review of The Atlantic Road in Norway, and details on how to visit.
Very soon I'll be making a trip of a lifetime to Scandinavia with my mom and three sisters, so I'll be away from my blog for awhile. I'm taking my worn copies of Sigrid Undset's Kristin Lavransdatter Trilogy to read on the plane. I can't wait to see the fjords and stave churches of Norway, see the traditional Scandinavian folk costumes, and taste the yummy smorgasbord foods and pastries in Sweden and Denmark (I've had a Danish preview in Solvang, CA)! If I had a granddaughter, I'd be tempted to bring back a traditional Norwegian bridal crown like this one! (photo cred: Milk Magazine Dec 2010) The little girl modeling it reminds me of Anja from The Christmas Wish! My three and a half year old grandson Peter loves this book by Swedish author Elsa Beskow! She is often called the "Beatrix Potter" of Scandinavia. (Go here to read my past post about her books.) I'll be back soon! In the meantime, click here for my past posts about other favorite Scandinavian stories, including some by Astrid Lindgren and Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire.
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A fashion look from October 2012 featuring skinny leg jeans, cap toe shoes and rucksack bag. Browse and shop related looks.
Skjerjehamn is a landing within Sogn og Fjordane and is nearby to Fuglehaugen, Leitet and Botnefjellet. Skjerjehamn is also close to Sjursholmen, Spafoten and Kobbeskjeret.
The top 15 Norway experiences and souvenirs to remember them by-- my favorite moments in Norway and what I brought home with me, Norway's best shopping finds.
In 1910, Auguste Leon visited the German scientist and photographer Adolf Miethe, who helped to invent the flash camera. He used a different, much more rare, the method of color photography - color separation, ie filmed on a triple plate through color filters. Here are some rare and interesting color photos of Norway circa 1910 in A. Miethe's collection.
From beautiful forests and deep fjords to snow-capped mountains and cold, arctic tundras, Norway has everything for people who love the outdoors. They recently made their money beautiful, so it makes perfect sense that the rest of their country is beautiful as well.
Earth Shelter, Norway
A fashion look from August 2012 featuring blue jackets, high waisted pants and black leather boots. Browse and shop related looks.
manuscripts from around the world spanning 5000 years of human civilization
