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Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with Denmark that was to last for more than four centuries. In 1814, Norwegians resisted the cession of their country to Sweden and adopted a new constitution. Sweden then invaded Norway but agreed to let Norway keep its constitution in return for accepting the union under a Swedish king. Rising nationalism throughout the 19th century led to a 1905 referendum granting Norway independence. Although Norway remained neutral in World War I, it suffered heavy losses to its shipping. Norway proclaimed its neutrality at the outset of World War II, but was nonetheless occupied for five years by Nazi Germany (1940-45). In 1949, neutrality was abandoned and Norway became a member of NATO. Discovery of oil and gas in adjacent waters in the late 1960s boosted Norway's economic fortunes. The current focus is on containing spending on the extensive welfare system and planning for the time when petroleum reserves are depleted. In referenda held in 1972 and 1994, Norway rejected joining the EU. To be updated

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Good friends, Northern Lights, & Flying Solo Again
November 20th 2009  Europe » Norway » Nord-Norge » Bodø
Life in Norway...well here I am, writing yet another blog about this beautiful Scandinavian country and only two days after I wrote my last one. I guess writing kind of helps me, helps me clear my min ... 11 photos [full story]

goodbye is the hardest word for me to say...
November 18th 2009  Europe » Norway » Nord-Norge » Bodø
So today was NOT the best day...actually, it was downright sad. My roommate and I both were on the verge of tears and we haven't seen the worst of it yet. Today was our last Norwegian language class w ... 13 photos [full story]

3 days ago: Carro published a blog
Una entrega en español.. porque no?
November 17th 2009  Europe » Norway » Sør-Trøndelag
Ya pasó media año aquí en Trondheim. En dos semanas estaré escribiendo mi examen.. que horror! Solamente quiero huir del país y empezar de nuevas aventuras. Viajar a completamente nuevos lugares y lle ... [full story]

4 days ago: jordenrundt published a blog
Reiserute
November 11th 2009  Europe » Norway
Hallo folkens, da er det klart for 6 mnd. reising:) Veiing av sekk viste 10 kg + en day-pack sekk, sa det burde vere overkommelig a bere med seg. Reiseruta er som folger(med forbehold vel a merk ... [full story]

8 days ago: SharkLady published a blog
inspiration and a little Meryl
November 12th 2009  Europe » Norway » Nord-Norge » Bodø
There was a spark of inspiration, a need to write a few hours ago. What was it that brought this on? Well, I was watching Julie and Julia, sewing part of the strap on my travel backpack and sipping a ... [full story]

13 days ago: Kris and Y published a blog
AVREISE!!!
November 7th 2009  Europe » Norway
Da er vi pakket og klare for å dra! Thai airways Oslo - Bangkok, endelig! ... [full story]

Oslo,Peace, Opera and We Three Ship Museums
October 29th 2009  Europe » Norway » Østlandet » Oslo
Have had two sleeps in Oslo at the Perminalen Hostel. Liked it so much that I have booked myself in for January. Arrived at 06:25 by train from Bergen. Hostel open but room not accessible. Have ... 24 photos [full story]

Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim
22 days ago: smatlanek published a blog
Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim
October 26th 2009  Europe » Norway » Trøndelag » Trondheim
Originally named Nidaros because it lay at the mouth of the Nid River,Trondheim is the 3rd largest city in Norway, established by the Viking King Olav in 997. He brought Christianity to Norway in 1024 ... 12 photos [full story]

Nordkapp -  In North Norway, the most Northern Point in Europe
October 20th 2009  Europe » Norway » Nord-Norge » Nordkapp
The ship takes six days to go from Bergen to Kirkenes. Along the way it crosses the Arctic Circle at 67degrees N and passes Nordkapp or North Cape, a point in past days known equally as the end of th ... 16 photos [full story]

Tromso and the Arctic Cathedral
23 days ago: smatlanek published a blog
Tromso and the Arctic Cathedral
October 19th 2009  Europe » Norway » Nord-Norge » Tromsø
FROM THE INTERNET: “At a latitude of nearly 70 degrees north, four days’ sailing from Bergen and barely a two-hour flight from Oslo, Murmansk or Longyearbyen, at the same latitude as Alas ... 11 photos [full story]


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A table by the water please
Alta Rock Carvings - view over a lake
Tromso Cathedral
Historic Bryggen
Briksdalsbreen Glacier
Lake Lovatnet
Melting Glacier
on the top of Mt Dalsnibba
ray of sunlight
Geiranger Fjord
at the end of our day walk near Eidsdal
Atlantic coast
Ålesund aquarium
Atlantic road
Free the Elk!
typical Norwegian view from the road

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