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An Excerpt from the Travel Journal of Nigel Fox circa 1925 ENTRY 22 -- The Dig Even with her research lost at sea, Norah knew all she needed to know in order to find the Viking site and the talisman; if they existed. According to the Sagas, Vinland the Good was a "simple" society patterned after the teachings of Christ. It adopted the architecture and ways of the Skraelings: the aboriginal people. The settlers of Winelandia used their great wealth to pursue spiritually and spread the Gospel. In all probability, the community extended around Pistolet Bay and beyond. It would be difficult for Norah to establish her find as Viking, due to the great Skraeling influence. Fortunately, the Sagas described the Viking's first North American settlement in great detail. It was Nordic in design. 'The Deckers ... read more


An Excerpt from the Travel Journal of Nigel Fox circa 1925 Entry 21 -- Bakeapple Pie Norah's research showed that the usual method of Nordic travel was the long-ship. Uniquely built, it could glide across the water. However the vessel was vulnerable to storms. Using the sun and stars for bearing, the Nordic sailors would follow the coastline wherever possible (keeping a safe distance). Recognising the warning signs of bad weather, they would pull into land before the storm broke. Currents were the most important factor in Nordic travel. The Norsemen would move with the flow, even if it meant a longer route. Norah figured that Leif and the Kristmen (Pronounced Krīstmen with a hard k) had followed the strong current up the west coast of Greenland, shifted over round about Cape Dyer and had taken ... read more




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