Beautiful landscape

Norway - Hemsedal & Flam

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February 24th 2008
Friday 22 February 2008 With James’ car filled to the brim with ski gear and beer that had been chilled in the ‘fridge’ (photo), meaning that it had been put on the balcony to be snowed on overnight, we drove off into the mountains on our way to Hemsedal. The road was icy and increasingly snowy as we left Oslo and drove to higher altitudes. Light snow was falling and the landscape was ... read more

Europe » Norway » Eastern Norway » Hemsedal

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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