The compass

Crossing the Arctic Circle sailing South

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March 7th 2023
So, even though the skies were clear, no Northern Lights again. I would really love to see them once more at least so more fingers crossed. Last night us girls were putting our thinking caps on as, although we had previously crossed the Arctic Circle Northbound, we wanted to make crossing it Southbound to be an experience. So we hatched a plan to meet on the top deck but this time we would ... read more

Europe » Norway » Northern Norway

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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 De... ... read more